Vintage Aviation News

Robert F. Dorr Joins the Warbirds News Team

January 30, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

Atlanta, GA – warbirdsnews.dev is pleased to announce the addition of Robert F. Dorr as the new staff writer for the website. Bob, as he likes to be called, will contribute to the website with […]

Boeing B 29A 40 BN Superfortress 44 616691

Warbird Radio Favorite Friday – A B-29 Mystery

January 30, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 2

WarbirdsNews has another great piece from Matt Jolley and Warbird Radio that we thought we would share with you this morning in our new segment Warbird Radio Favorite Friday! This week Matt Jolley will discuss […]

Winter Break Activities at New England Air Museum

January 29, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

Press Release: The New England Air Museum will hold activities for the whole family between February 16th and 20th. The Museum’s Flight Sim Spot will be open each of these days between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 […]

In Memory of Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor – Doolittle Tokyo Raider

January 29, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 6

We’re sadden to learn Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Saylor, one of the 80 brave men known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, has died. According to Warbird Radio.com, Lt. Col. Saylor passed away quietly at his […]

A view from the WW II observation tower adjacent to the Air Park Malcolm Uhlman photo

Greenwood Military Aviation Museum – An Undiscovered Gem

January 29, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 4

WarbirdsNews likes to publicize aviation museums and projects far and wide, but we especially like to raise public awareness of the lesser known organizations. We thought our readers would be interested to learn more about the […]

Ulster Aviation Society Adds F-4 Phantom

January 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Ulster Aviation Society has added an F-4 Phantom jet fighter to its impressive 30-strong aircraft collection. Aviation enthusiasts from Northern Ireland and further afield are sure to flock to its headquarters at the old […]

WWII Heritage Days to Celebrate 70th Anniversary of War’s End

January 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The momentous conclusion to World War II in 1945 will be celebrated 70 years later as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the 12th annual “WWII Heritage Days” from 9am-4pm […]

Kiwi Catalina Will Fly Again Soon After Lengthy Repairs

January 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

Wanaka: New Zealand’s only airworthy Catalina Flying Boat is set to make a triumphant return from major refurbishment work at next year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. ZK-PBY has been a favourite at Wanaka for […]

Tonight Matt Younkin On Warbird Radio LIVE!

January 27, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

Air show aviator Matt Younkin joins Matt Jolley on this week’s Warbird Radio LIVE! Mr. Younkin is the masterful pilot who not only performs a breathtaking aerobatic routine in a World War II vintage cargo plane, but also regularly […]

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Dedicates the B-17 City of Savannah

January 27, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 5

PRESS RELEASE – Pooler, Ga. – Tomorrow at 1:00 PM, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will officially dedicate its fully-restored Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “City of Savannah”. This achievement follows more than […]

Month: January 2015