Vintage Aviation News

Learning About the past, Celebrating the Future

November 11, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Team Minot Airmen gathered to celebrate the 68th birthday anniversary of the 91st Missile Wing, Nov. 9, 2016. The 91st MW has had many different missions around the world and has through the United States. […]

2017 WWII Heritage Days Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Several World War II Events

November 9, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 6

PRESS RELEASE – Salute the Greatest Generation and celebrate all things 1940s during the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing 14th annual “WWII Heritage Days”, April 22-23, 2017. The festivities will take place at the […]

Australian Government Brings in New Regulations for Warbirds

November 7, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

As reported by Australian Aviation.com.au on Friday, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester announced ex-military, replica ex-military and certain historic aircraft would be covered under a new Part 132 of the Civil Aviation […]

CAF Introduces Prowlers of the Pacific AirShow Act

November 7, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 1

“Prowlers of the Pacific” is a new Commemorative Air Force (CAF) re-creation of the American air war in the Pacific Theatre. “Prowlers of the Pacific” is a living history lesson and serves as a memorial […]

CAF Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Acquire Aircraft, Produce Film to Inspire Youth and Honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots

November 1, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – Dallas – (November 1, 2016) – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced the launch of an ambitious Kickstarter Campaign during the month of November to help bring to life the production of […]

CAF Red Tail Squadron Launches New Website

November 1, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, today announced the launch of their new website at www.redtail.org to better meet the needs of those looking for historically accurate […]

B9A8155 Richard Mallory Allnutt photo Collings Foundation Roanoke VA October 16 2016

Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour 2016 – Last Few Days

October 31, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 4

As they do every year, the Collings Foundation flies a number of their warbirds around the USA in an extensive 100+ city tour reminiscent of the barnstorming days of yore. This year was no different, […]

A 7E Corsair II s n 159303 Photo by Carmelo Turdo

Edwardsville Township Approves Contract for A-7 Restoration

October 27, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Via Advantagenews.com The Township Board has approved a contract for the restoration of the historic U.S. Navy A7E Corsair on display at the Robert C. Stille Edwardsville Township Community Park, 6368 Center Grove Road in […]

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum CF 104

CF-104 Starfighter Refurbishment

October 26, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 4

After 20 years of standing proudly at the entrance to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, the CF-104 Starfighter (C/N 583A-5311) was removed from the front lawn this week for refurbishment. Double D Crane Services from […]

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster

Two New Paint Schemes for BBMF Lancaster

October 23, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Our UK correspondent Gary Eason reported that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster, PA474, will have not one but two new paint schemes following its winter service. The left-hand side will be painted as […]

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