Vintage Aviation News

CAF Congratulates Boeing with Bombardier Seat Sweepstakes

June 30, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 2

PRESS RELEASE- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29 Squadron congratulates Boeing on their 100 year milestone as one the world’s largest aerospace leaders. Their innovative aviation technology has crossed new frontiers for decades and continues […]

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Living History Day

June 30, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

In recognition of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s 10th anniversary and the upcoming 75th anniversary of the December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor, Pacific Aviation Museum has expanded its annual Living History Day to include […]

Doolittle Raider Honored

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 2

Story by 2nd Lt. Annabel Monroe Seventy-four years after the historical Doolittle Tokyo Raid, Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher, the second to last remaining Doolittle Raider, was laid to rest at the age of 94 […]

CAF Brings PT-26 and LT-6 to Cracker Fly-In

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is bringing two World War II aircraft to the 47th Annual Cracker Fly-In July 9, 2016 at Gainesville, Ga., sponsored by EAA chapter 611. The Dixie Wing’s PT-26 […]

Two-Seat ‘Messerschmitt Bf-109’ Will Fly Soon!

June 28, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

By Philipp Prinzing June 25th, 2016 was an eventful day for the employees Hangar 10 and Meier Motors in Germany. That day in Bremgarten saw the roll-out and first engine runs of their unique two seat […]

AVG Flying Tigers in Formation on May 28 1942 Photo taken by pilot R.T. Smith Copyright by R.T.Smith WM

CAF Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

A squadron of World War II P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft will descend on Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) Sept.24-25, 2016 to celebrate the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend. The event at the Chamblee, Ga., airport is a […]

Wings of Freedom Tour to Visit Seattle

June 28, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The steady rumble of World War II bomber flight operations will resonate at The Museum of Flight July 1-4, while a group of four historic aircraft is based here for public rides and tours. Ground […]

B-29 ‘Doc’ Gets Pentagon Approval to Fly From McConnell AFB

June 24, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

WarbirdsNews has just received word from Doc’s Friends in Wichita, Kansas that their B-29 Superfortress known as Doc has just reviewed official approval from the Pentagon to use the longer, non-joint-use runway at McConnell Air […]

Student helps restore Handley Page Hampden

June 24, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

A young student from London is nearing the end of a week’s work experience placement at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, working on her Great Grandfather’s aircraft. Beth Halbard, aged 16 has spent the […]

New FedEx Exhibit for the Museum of Flight

June 23, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The world’s first museum exhibit about the extraordinary world of air cargo transportation makes its exclusive debut in The Museum of Flight’s new 140,000 sq. ft. Aviation Pavilion when it opens on June 25. The […]

Month: June 2016

CAF Congratulates Boeing with Bombardier Seat Sweepstakes

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Living History Day

Doolittle Raider Honored

CAF Brings PT-26 and LT-6 to Cracker Fly-In

Two-Seat ‘Messerschmitt Bf-109’ Will Fly Soon!

CAF Atlanta Warbird Weekend to Host AVG Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary

Wings of Freedom Tour to Visit Seattle

B-29 ‘Doc’ Gets Pentagon Approval to Fly From McConnell AFB

Student helps restore Handley Page Hampden

New FedEx Exhibit for the Museum of Flight

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’

Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder