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By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series […]

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WWII Combat Veteran A6M-2 Zero Finds a New Home

Warbirds News

Mackenzie Cline Announces Acquisition of Nakajima-Built A6M2 Model 21 Zero N8280K for Timmermans Legends of Flight Collection, Based at Chatham-Kent Airport, Ontario […]

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Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow 2024

Airshow News

This year’s Battle of Britain Airshow put on by the IWM at Duxford continued its legacy of excellence with new and returning aircraft appearances. […]

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Military Aviation Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 Soars Again

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September 30, 2024 0

After nearly a year of maintenance, the Military Aviation Museum’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 has taken to the skies once again. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak s/n 51-9522

Warbirds News

September 27, 2024 1

A Chat with Vulture’s Row Aviation Owner Chuck Wahl

Warbird Restorations

Chuck Wahl’s Vulture’s Row Aviation has become a mini-production line for a number of exciting Corsair restorations […]

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CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

Warbird Restorations

Since the arrival of this Thunderbolt, the skilled restoration team at CAF Airbase Georgia, based at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, has been hard at work on the airframe. Below are some of the significant milestones they have already achieved in their mission to restore the WWII fighter to airworthy condition. […]

Update on the Restoration of Vultee BT-13 “Annie”

Warbird Restorations

September 22, 2024 0

Adam Estes visits the Valiant Effort team to provide an update on the restoration progress of their Vultee BT-13A Valiant, affectionately known as “Annie.” […]

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Winter 2024

Warbird Restorations

September 21, 2024 0

Restoration of the ultra-rare Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita, WWII advanced multi-engine trainer, continutes at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota […]

CAF Jayhawk Wing UC-78 Bobcat Restoration Begins After Storm Damage

Warbird Restorations

September 20, 2024 1

The CAF Jayhawk Wing’s UC-78 Bobcat was damaged last month at an airshow after being hit by a sudden, severe thunderstorm. The unit has now begun restoring the aircraft—find out how you can support the project. […]

Military Aviation Museum Collecting Hurricane Helene Relief Supplies, Liberty Foundation’s C-47 Will Fly Supplies to N.C.

Aviation Museum News

During its Warbirds Over the Beach air show this weekend, Oct. 5 and 6, The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach will host a supply drive to help areas of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. After the show, the Liberty Foundation’s C-47 will fly the supplies to Western North Carolina. […]

Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum October Events Showcase WWII History and Unseen Artifacts

Aviation Museum News

Engage with WWII history through special exhibits, docent-led talks, and exclusive tours at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum […]

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Intrepid Museum Acquires Iconic FG-1D Corsair

Aviation Museum News

October 3, 2024 1

Intrepid Museum Acquires Rare WWII Corsair Aircraft, Set for Public Unveiling in March 2025 […]

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Planes of Fame Hangar Talk: B-25J Mitchell Flying Demo & WWII History

Aviation Museum News

History takes flight this Saturday at the Planes of Fame Air Museum with an engaging “Hangar Talk” and a thrilling flying demonstration of the legendary North American B-25 “Mitchell” medium bomber. […]

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Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show Returns to The Military Aviation Museum

Aviation Museum News

One of the nation’s largest All-Warbird Air Shows returns October 5th & 6th, 2024 with WWII aircraft, military vehicles and a living history encampment. […]

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

Vintage Aviation

September 26, 2024 0

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and taking the time to appreciate a meticulously restored airplane from the 1920s or the 1930s that looks as though it […]

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

Vintage Aviation

September 25, 2024 0

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage in a previous incident, the dedicated team from the Centenario del Autogiro association meticulously rebuilt the aircraft, bringing it back to the skies. […]

World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies

Vintage Aviation

September 19, 2024 7

After almost 20 years the world’s only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating the XC-47 floatplane of USAAC trials during World War II. […]

Hollywood Bomber Targets Spring 2024 For Airworthiness

Progress Continues on Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 Restoration

Vintage Aviation

September 18, 2024 0

Significant progress was made last week on the restoration of the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18, with several critical tasks completed across different sections of the aircraft. […]

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Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum

Vintage Aviation

September 16, 2024 0

Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH […]

Today in Aviation History: Sputnik 1, The World’s First Artificial Satellite, is Launched Into Orbit

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On October 4, 1957, Earth received its first artificial satellite companion, Sputnik 1. The Soviet Union packed its celestial dreams of space exploration into a sphere and launched it into the sky, creating history and competition among other western nations. […]

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Today in Aviation History: William J. Knight Sets a New Airspeed Record In a North American X-15

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On October 3, 1967, William J. Knight took off in the North American X-15-A-2 model for a record-breaking flight, setting the fastest speed record ever recorded by a manned aircraft. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F6U Pirate

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