Vintage Aviation News

Grissom Air Museum Enlists the Public’s Assistance for Aircraft Maintenance

May 21, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Grissom Air Museum of Peru, Indiana has developed a clever program for maintaining its collection of 26 military aircraft that are all on display outdoors. The Museum’s PROP program allows individuals or groups to […]

2013 Kokomo Wings and Wheels Air and Car Show: June 8th

May 21, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The 2013 Kokomo Wings and Wheels Air and Car Show will be held at the Kokomo Municipal Airport in Kokomo, Indiana on June 8th, with gates opening at 8AM. This free event will feature a […]

2013 Golden West Regional Fly-in & Airshow June 7-9

May 20, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Golden West Regional Fly-in & Airshow is gearing up for its 2013 event scheduled for June 7, 8 & 9, 2013 at the Yuba County Airport in Olivehurst, California. This year’s show, entitled, “Dawn […]

Chico Air Museum Eyes New Home

May 20, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Chico Air Museum of Chico, California presently rents space within a city-owned building and outdoor space at Chico Municipal Airport which is being condemned. The museum has set it’s sights on another city-owned building, […]

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend 2013 June 7-9

May 19, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The 23rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) WWII Weekend will be held June 7th to June 9th. This Gathering of warbirds at Carl A. Spaatz Field in Reading, Pennsylvania attracts over 100,000 visitors and has […]

Liquidating a Legacy: The Merle Maine Collection is Dispersed

May 19, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 8

We recently reported on the acquisition of an F-104 Starfighter by the Warhawk Air Museum which took delivery of this warbird last month, purchasing the plane from the Merle Maine Collection in nearby Ontario, Oregon. […]

Memphis Belle Celebrates Two Anniversaries this Weekend

May 18, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 4

The National Museum of the United States Air Force reports one of history’s most famous aircraft will celebrate two anniversaries this weekend.

CAF Air Group One – 2013 Wings Over Gillespie Air Show June 1-2

May 18, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Air Group One, the San Diego Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will be hosting it’s 18th annual Wings Over Gillespie Air Show June 1-2 at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, California. Friday, May 31st […]

Today is the 70th Anniversary of the Historic World War II Dambusters Raid

May 17, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

The night of May 16-17th, 1943 saw the execution of Operation Chastise, better known as the Dambuster Raid, the culmination of a year and a half of hard work, developing and testing an innovative new […]

Historic Race Winning Plane With Royal Pedigree to be Restored

May 17, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Derby Aero Club of Egginton in Derby, UK is undertaking the restoration of a Druine D.31 Turbulent once flown by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and Royal Consort of Queen Elizabeth II. The […]

Month: May 2013