Vintage Aviation News

The Great Georgia Airshow Flew High

October 24, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

For 15 years the Great Georgia Airshow (GGAS) maintained a reputation in the air show circuit as one of the best shows in the southeast and a favorite for aviation aficionados seeking a fan friendly […]

Robin Olds, The Artist

October 24, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

As often does, Colonel Scrappy Johnson sends me emails about facts or anecdotes of his aviation career.The one i received few days ago it’s one of the coolest. Scrappy recalls: “When we had our Red River […]

USS Forrestal Sold for 1 Cent

October 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 3

Nowadays you can’t buy many things for one penny. But if you have good connection with the US Navy you can buy yourself the USS Forrestal, the Navy first Supercarrier.The Navy awarded a $0.01 delivery […]

Sequestration Update: DoD ANNOUNCES END TO PROHIBITION ON MILITARY AIR SHOW SUPPORT

October 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

From the ICAS Newsletter: Although there are a few specific details yet to be worked out, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel recently announced that Department of Defense public outreach programming – including performances by the […]

Sea Vixen 50th Birthday

October 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

As we anticipated last week fans gathered on Wednesday 16th October to celebrate 50 years to the day since the first flight of Sea Vixen FAW2 XP924 “ Foxy lady “ . The aircraft is owned […]

Dornier 17 Mini Video Documentary Telling the Story of the Recovery and Restoration of the Legendary Plane

October 22, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE. October 17, 2013 — Wargaming is pleased to release the video which explains the story behind Dornier, the only known German Dornier Do17 bomber to be discovered and raised from the waters of […]

Engine Nacelles and Propellers Ready For B-29 “Doc”

October 21, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

The restoration of the B-29 Superfortress “Doc” is making progress, today we called Tony Mazzolini to catch up with the latest events. Last weekend the volunteers have worked to hang the first of four restored […]

Above and Beyond: The Birth of the Israeli Air Force

October 20, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. As members of “Machal” – volunteers from abroad – this ragtag band of brothers not only […]

The Save The Voodoo 006 Campaign

October 19, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

Earlier this year the Jet Aircraft Museum in London Ontario was awarded the opportunity to save a CF-101 Voodoo jet that is currently located in Cornwallis Nova Scotia. The retired Canadian Air Force jet represents […]

Today Is The 6th Anniversary Of Vulcan XH558 First Post-Restoration Flight

October 18, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

Thursday 18th October 2007 was the date when aviation history was made, the first successful return to flight project of a complex ex-military aircraft under civilian regulations, supported fully by a willing public, so keen […]

Month: October 2013