Vintage Aviation News

XP-82 Twin Mustang Restoration – March 2014 Update

April 3, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 9

WarbirdsNews has received the latest update from Tom Reilly on the XP-82 Twin Mustang under restoration in his workshop in Douglas, Georgia. We thought you’d like to see what they’ve been up to! Click the […]

Help Save RAF Phantom XV582 ‘Black Mike’ from Scrapping

April 2, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 10

WarbirdsNews believes strongly in championing the preservation of vintage aircraft whenever possible, and has learned of a historic RAF McDonnell Douglas Phantom II nicknamed “Black Mike” which needs our support. There is an organization in […]

Model Enthusiasts Converge at Cosford

April 2, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – Modelling fans are expected to descend on the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford next month, as they attend the annual Shropshire Scale Modeller’s Show, taking place on Sunday 6th April 2014. Nestled […]

Today in Aviation History – First British Aerospace Sea Harrier FA2 Delivered to the Royal Navy

April 1, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC Twenty-one years ago today (April,2 1993), the British Aerospace Sea Harrier FA2 was delivered to the Royal Navy. The Sea Harrier FA2 (informally known as the “SHAR”) was a single-seat, Vertical/Short-Takeoff […]

Lamborghini vs Sukhoi 29 racing at Warbirds Over Wanaka

Lamborghini VS Sukhoi 29 at Warbirds Over Wanaka

April 1, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

Warbirds News has covered in a couple of occasion the fascinating challenge between the airplane and cars, The upcoming Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow will propose another challenge.World aerobatic champion Jurgis Kairys has decided to give […]

Dakotair Takes Delivery of Their First Douglas Dakota

April 1, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 9

The RAF Transport Command Memorial is dedicated to keeping the history of RAF Transport Command alive and relevant. As such, the team formed Dakotair Ltd. to acquire a Douglas Dakota and certify it for carrying […]

C8A7197 Richard Mallory Allnutt photo NASM Udvar Hazy Chantilly VA March 23 2014

Helldiver Unveiled at the National Air and Space Museum

March 31, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 3

The National Air and Space Museum’s Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver, will go on exhibition tomorrow, April 1st, at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, where it has been undergoing restoration for the […]

Sylvia Anderson Headlines at Royal Air Force Museum Cosford SCI-FI Weekend

March 31, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

This May, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be transporting its visitors back to the 60’s and 70’s with a weekend devoted to classic British sci-fi. This nostalgic event, located in the Museum’s National […]

Spitfire Mk.Ia N3200 Flies Again

March 31, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 12

As reported on March 26, 2014 via Global Aviation Resource, Historic Flying Ltd. in Duxford, England successfully test flew the latest masterpiece to emerge from their workshops; Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia N3200. There are now four airworthy […]

New England Air Museum to Hold first ever Motorcycle Show

March 30, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will hold a motorcycle show on Saturday, April 19th. On that day visitors will be able to view 13 different classes of motorcycles. The classes are: Best […]

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