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Finnish Air Force Hawker Hurricane warbird and US Navy T 6 Texan warbird in flight over Finland

Finland’s Aviation Treasures – Ian Allan Aviation Tours

March 23, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 2

Most of us in the West might not immediately consider Finland when trying to think of a nation both rich in aviation heritage and boasting a world-class array of rare vintage military aircraft. However, you […]

Early Mustang Bundle

March 22, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

Lopes Hope is the latest early model Mustang to take to the air following a spectacular restoration…Warbird Digest profiled two other fantastic early model Mustang restorations in the last decade: Warhawk Air Museum’s P-51C Boise […]

Benovia Winery To Support The D-Day Squadron With Special Pinot Noir

March 22, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

Joe Anderson, chairman of Benovia Winery, is proud to announce that his vintage C-53 Skytrooper airplane, The Spirit of Benovia, will join dozens of World War II-era aircraft in a flight from the United States […]

Brad Deckert’s TBM Avenger Winter/Spring Update 2018

March 22, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Over the past couple of years, WarbirdsNews has brought our readers several stories about Brad Deckert, and his unique, dual-control TBM Avenger torpedo bomber Bu.85632, including a pilot’s report. As many of you will recall, […]

CAF Announces B-29 FIFI’s 2018 Tour Schedule – Including 8 Stops in Canada!

March 22, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Commemorative Air Force announced the 2018 tour schedule for their Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as ‘FIFI’. The 26 city tour kicks off in mid-May, with a visit to Millington, Tennessee, but will also include […]

B-17F Memphis Belle Moves to Air Force Museum’s WWII Gallery

March 21, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 2

The National Museum of the United States Air Force has officially completed the restoration of their historic Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle. A few days ago, Museum personnel moved the famous bomber into her […]

Martin B-26 Marauder Project For Sale

March 20, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

Of all the significant combat aircraft that the U.S. Army Air Forces operated from the onset of America’s involvement in WWII until its conclusion, the Martin B-26 Marauder is by far the rarest today, with […]

D-Day Squadron Teams up with World War II Foundation Expand Impact

March 19, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Tunison Foundation, a non-profit organization that owns and operates World War II era aircraft, today announced a strategic partnership between their D-Day Squadron and the World War II Foundation. The groups will collaborate to […]

North Carolina Air National Guard, 70 Years and Still Flying Strong

March 16, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

The 145th Airlift Wing stood up on March 15, 1948, just six months after the Air Force established its own separate service on Sept. 18, 1947. Starting its journey with the P-47 Thunderbolt, the Wing […]

Vintage Wings’ Douglas C-53 Skytrooper – Restoration Update

March 15, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

Over the past two years, WarbirdsNews has been reporting on the efforts of Jason Capra and his team at Vintage Wings, Inc. to resurrect an abandoned combat veteran Douglas C-53 Skytrooper back to flying condition […]

Month: March 2018