Vintage Aviation News

A VETERAN’S STORY: The wickedest Flying Witches

February 13, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 1

By Pete Mecca. To call a female pilot a “flying witch” in 2017 could bring condemnation, censorship, and protesters trampling down the weeds in my front yard. So, stick with me on this: The flying […]

Introducing the Hawker Harrier II Turbine Timepiece

February 13, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Hawker Harrier is one of the world’s most iconic jet combat aircraft. Developed initially as an operational, close-support and reconnaissance fighter aircraft, the Harrier evolved directly from the Hawker P.1127 and the Kestrel F.G.A.1 […]

Werribee B-24 Rising-Up, Down-Under

February 13, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 4

By Austin Hancock – From a report of Phil Buckley and photos by Dave Miller. Werribee, AUS – B-24 Liberator A72-176 is continuing to progress nicely through a static-display restoration. Since our last update, many […]

After learning aeronautics and aviation basics plan a flight and perform preflight checkouts in a real airplane these girls take their trip on a flight simulator in the Museums Aviation Learning Center.

Museum Continues to Expand Educational Offerings and Aerospace Programming

February 12, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Flight’s ambitious four-year campaign has successfully exceeded its goal. Now with a stronger financial foundation, the Museum will continue with equally bold plans in education and service to the community. As the […]

The RAF Centenary Anthology

February 9, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The RAF Museum is proud to announce the launch of the RAF Centenary Anthology, a handmade, limited edition of 1,500 books of which 250 are signed exemplary copies.Forged in the crucible of the First World […]

“Flying the U-2” Kicks Off the CAF Dixie Wing Living History Series

February 9, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

On Saturday February 18, 2017 former U.S. Air Force pilot Bob Heath will explain the history of the U-2 Blackbird ultra-high altitude program and his experience in flying “the Dragon Lady.” Heath is the Maintenance […]

P-47 Thunderbolt Mystery

February 7, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Who are Eva and Edith? AirCorps Aviation, the warbird restoration shop based in Bemidji, Minnesota, has found an interesting artifact within the wing of the 1944 Republic P-47D-23RA they currently have under restoration. This particular […]

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A-7 Corsair Restoration Imminent

February 7, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Austin Hancock The Flight Deck Veteran’s Group, now with the blessing of the Edwardsville Township, is moving full-speed ahead on restoring the local A-7E “Corsair.” As previously reported, the FDVG is a Tennessee based […]

CAF Red Tail Squadron Expands Offering for Educators in Celebration of Black History Month

February 6, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

To celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen’s contribution to our country, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron unveiled a new “Resources for educators” area of their website in honor of Black History Month that features […]

Hawker Typhoon MkIb Napier Sabre IIa aero engine serial number 2484

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Acquires a Napier Sabre Engine

February 6, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 5

On October, 29 2016 the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group publicly launched the exciting project to restore the Hawker Typhoon Mk.1b RB396 ( Click HERE to read our article). The goal is to have the aircraft to […]

Month: February 2017