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2014 EAA Warbirds in Review

June 25, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 2

For the past 12 years, one of the most interesting and talked about programs presented at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has been Warbirds in Review. Monday through Saturday of AirVenture week, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, veterans […]

Biggest Little Air Show in Hawaii

June 25, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

Press Release: The Pacific Aviation Museum in historic Pearl Harbor, Honolulu is hosting the Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii over the weekend of August 16th/17th from 10am to 4pm each day. The popular remote-control aircraft […]

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RAF Museum Wins PR Award for Dornier Campaign

June 25, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has awarded the RAF Museum an Excellence Award for its ‘Raising the Dornier’ campaign.The Awards Night, at London’s Old Billingsgate on Tuesday 17th June, saw approximately 800 guests gather […]

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Flypast Planned for UK Armed Forces Day Guests

June 25, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE- On Saturday 28th June, events across the country will celebrate the contributions made by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. The annual Armed Forces Day is an opportunity […]

Horten Flying Wing Heading to NASM’s Udvar-Hazy Center

June 24, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 9

WarbirdsNews has some welcome news coming from the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum. The center section for their unique Horten H IX V3 is being prepared for transport to their Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center […]

B-29 “Doc” Now Wears All Four Engines & Props

June 23, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 10

The Boeing B-29 known as “Doc” took a big leap forwards on her journey back to flight this past weekend as her restoration crew installed the last of her four engines and propellers. Barring unforeseen […]

Happy Birthday To The McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

June 22, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC Sixty years ago today, the McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk took flight for the first time. A classic of Naval Aviation, the A-4 was an extraordinary aircraft. The legendary Ed Heinemann created […]

A-12 Avenger II Arrives at Fort Worth Aviation Museum

June 22, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 7

The original full-scale mockup of the ill-fated McDonnell Douglas/General Dynamics A-12 Avenger II has arrived at its new home, the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. As some of our readers may remember, the A-12 was to have […]

“FORTRESS OVER MIDWAY” At Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

June 21, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Battle of Midway, fought between June 4th and 7th, 1942, was arguably the turning point in the fight against Japan during WWII. To mark the 72nd anniversary of this seminal naval battle, the Pacific […]

The Red Baron -The Graphic History of Richthofen’s Flying Circus and the Air War in WWI

June 20, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 3

For Friday’s Aviation book we have reviewed a book which both grown ups, and kids alike would certainly appreciate. While focusing on the development of military aviation in WWI, this book takes a look at […]

Month: June 2014

2014 EAA Warbirds in Review

Biggest Little Air Show in Hawaii

RAF Museum Wins PR Award for Dornier Campaign

Flypast Planned for UK Armed Forces Day Guests

Horten Flying Wing Heading to NASM’s Udvar-Hazy Center

B-29 “Doc” Now Wears All Four Engines & Props

Happy Birthday To The McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

A-12 Avenger II Arrives at Fort Worth Aviation Museum

“FORTRESS OVER MIDWAY” At Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

The Red Baron -The Graphic History of Richthofen’s Flying Circus and the Air War in WWI

A Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio Takes Shape in Norway

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Achieves Major Milestone

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’