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Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 7: The Real Pappy Boyington

Part 7 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series recounts Boyington’s roller coaster life as he receives the Medal of Honor, struggles with relationships and alcohol addiction, writes a best-selling autobiography, and inspires a popular TV series. […]
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Join the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber

The British Columbia Aviation Museum is delighted to announce the successful arrival of the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber to its final resting place at the museum; it is one of only two left in the [...]
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So You Want to Work at an Aviation Museum?

By Noah Stegman Rechtin Aviation museums are such cool places, it’s only natural that many people want to work at them. If this is your goal, there are a number of things you need to [...]
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World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies

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. […]
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Today in Aviation History – September 18, 1963: First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

Legendary Douglas airliner makes its first flight on this day […]

Happy Birthday U.S. Air Force!

Warbirds News

September 18, 2024 2

The U.S. Air Force, officially established on September 18, 1947, through the National Security Act, is the second youngest branch of the U.S. military, with the U.S. Space Force being created later in 2019. Both branches are part of the Department of the Air Force. The USAF’s origins date back to 1907 when the U.S. Army Signal Corps formed its aeronautical division. Happy Birthday, USAF! […]

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 226

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September 17, 2024 0

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is being restored to airworthy condition by the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at the former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. The team has made remarkable progress, and we wanted to share a recent report […]

U-2 “Takes Flight” Once More for Relocation to Hill Aerospace Museum Hangar

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September 16, 2024 0

Last week, the museum’s restoration team collaborated with Hill Air Force Base’s 75th Civil Engineer Group, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, and American Eagle Welding to lift the U-2 Dragonlady. […]

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe SL633

Warbirds News

September 13, 2024 1

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 […]

FG-1D Corsair For Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales

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September 13, 2024 0

Platinum Fighter Sales has recently listed an FG-1D Corsair (BuNo 67089), formerly known as “Skyboss,” which has been repainted in the colors of former astronaut John Glenn’s aircraft from his time with VMF-155. This latest tribute adds to the rich history of an aircraft that has undergone an extraordinary transformation from its military service to its current role as a sought-after piece of aviation history. […]

Hawker Typhoon RB396 – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

Warbird Restorations

September 4, 2024 0

The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is making progress on the reconstruction of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396, beginning with the aircraft’s original rear fuselage. Here is the latest update. […]

Military Aviation Museum SBD-5 Dauntless – Restoration Update – Summer 2023

Warbird Restorations

August 28, 2024 1

The restoration of the Military Aviation Museum’s SBD Dauntless is progressing rapidly, and here are the latest updates. […]

National Warplane Museum’s C-130 “Saigon Lady” Nearing Completion

Warbird Restorations

August 25, 2024 2

The National Warplane Museum is nearing the completion of a Vietnam War veteran C-130A restoration. […]

Restoration of The First Production Cessna T-41 Mescalero

Warbird Restorations

August 19, 2024 1

The Big South Fork Aerospace Academy, also known as the Air and Space Education Institute, is restoring the first production model T-41 to airworthy condition. This project offers the next generation of pilots, aerospace engineers, and mechanics a valuable opportunity to develop the trade skills essential for launching their careers. […]

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McChord Air Museum Restoring World War II TG-4 Glider

Warbird Restorations

August 16, 2024 1

The McChord Air Museum is Restoring a Laister-Kauffman TG-4 Aircraft […]

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Join the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Hawaii Martin Mars Water Bomber

Aviation Museum News

September 19, 2024 0

The British Columbia Aviation Museum is delighted to announce the successful arrival of the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber to its final resting place at the museum; it is one of only two left in the […]

American Airpower Museum to Host First Annual Flight Line Flea Market

Aviation Museum News

September 18, 2024 0

The American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will hold its first ever Annual Flight Line Flea Market, Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, […]

New Space Habitat Pavilion at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

Aviation Museum News

September 18, 2024 0

Concept exhibit of sustainable living spaces for space habitation on temporary display at the Museum of Flight […]

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Museum of Flight In Seattle Celebrates Centennial of First Global Flight Sept. 26-29

Aviation Museum News

September 15, 2024 0

Events include greetings with explorer pilots, airplane fly-in, and WWII B-29 flights […]

“Pioneers of Flight” Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum to open in 2025

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September 14, 2024 0

arron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum nears completion; will showcase aircraft from historic milestone flights. […]

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

Vintage Aviation

September 19, 2024 2

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 […]

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53rd National Stearman Fly-In

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September 15, 2024 0

Fun times and an eye-catching collection of Stearmans at the 2024 National Stearman Fly-In […]

Light Aircraft Association Rally 2024

Vintage Aviation

September 12, 2024 0

The Light Aircraft Association Rally in Leicester, England, is Europe’s largest fly-in of the year, with a great showing for 2024 […]

Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 7: The Real Pappy Boyington

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September 19, 2024 0

Part 7 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series recounts Boyington’s roller coaster life as he receives the Medal of Honor, struggles with relationships and alcohol addiction, writes a best-selling autobiography, and inspires a popular TV series. […]

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So You Want to Work at an Aviation Museum?

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September 19, 2024 0

By Noah Stegman Rechtin Aviation museums are such cool places, it’s only natural that many people want to work at them. If this is your goal, there are a number of things you need to […]

Black and White DC-9-21 Delta Airline Taking Off

Today in Aviation History – September 18, 1963: First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

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September 18, 2024 0

Legendary Douglas airliner makes its first flight on this day […]

Honor Flight Long Island Takes 46 Veterans to Washington D.C.

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September 17, 2024 0

Honor Flight Long Island, the iconic volunteer-run veterans organization, is proud to announce that their Fall flight to Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024. This flight will take 46 Long Island veterans […]

Flight Test Files: Viper X

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September 14, 2024 0

On June 14, 2021, the NF-16D Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) was officially redesignated as the X-62A. Stephen Chapis shares the story behind this change. […]

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