Vintage Aviation News

In Memoriam: Milan ‘Mike’ Pupich

April 3, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 3

The warbird community lost a dedicated friend this past September. Milan Samuel Pupich was the proud owner of the Heavenly Body, a B-25, Mitchell 44-30748. Pupich owned the B-25 for longer than any other private […]

Prestwick World Festival of Flight and RAF Museum London Commemorate the First Flight Over Mount Everest

April 3, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Prestwick World Festival of Flight and RAF Museum London will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first flight over Mount Everest, which was achieved on April 3, 1933. No place on Earth held more allure […]

Search for buried treasure comes up empty-handed

April 2, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 3

After World War II, the RAF allegedly buried several Supermarine Spitfires in crates in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. As of January 19, archaeological efforts have proven fruitless. The research team spearheading the effort […]

Douglas DC-7 to be Converted into Restaurant in Florida

April 2, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Douglas DC-7B N381AA, a former American Airlines machine from the twilight of the piston-driven age, has been saved from the junkyard by the Perna family, who have had it transported to New Smyrna Beach, Florida […]

B-25 Showcase #7- John Ward’s B-25J “Old Glory”

April 2, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

e-publications republished with the permission of B-25 MITCHELL ASSOCIATION John Ward in California owns “Old Glory, ” serial number 44-28938, a beautifully polished, natural finish B-25J. This incredible Mitchell has had a long career over […]

SUN ‘n FUN 2013

April 1, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

SUN ‘n FUN 2013 Event Poster Warbird News will be there! Don’t miss it! Check out the website for details and tickets : SUN’ n FUN

Hawker Hurricane Makes Long Journey Home to Europe

April 1, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

Platinum Fighter Sales, a Redondo Beach, CA brokerage firm specializing in warbirds, have negotiated the sale of the historic Mk IIa P3351 Hurricane. The purchase means a long trek for the Hurricane, from its current […]

North American B-25J Mitchell Finds a New Home

April 1, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

North American B-25J Mitchell 44-86725 (N25NA) has been acquired by US warbird enthusiast Dr. Brent Hisey. The bomber, named Super Rabbit recently arrived at its new home, the Oklahoma Museum of Flying (OMOF) at Wiley […]

Month: April 2013

In Memoriam: Milan ‘Mike’ Pupich

Prestwick World Festival of Flight and RAF Museum London Commemorate the First Flight Over Mount Everest

Search for buried treasure comes up empty-handed

Douglas DC-7 to be Converted into Restaurant in Florida

B-25 Showcase #7- John Ward’s B-25J “Old Glory”

SUN ‘n FUN 2013

Hawker Hurricane Makes Long Journey Home to Europe

North American B-25J Mitchell Finds a New Home

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