Vintage Aviation News

Handley-Page Hampden Fuselage Whole Again at RAF Museum Cosford

October 26, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

*Handley Page Hampden TB Mk.I P1344, under restoration for the past decade or so at Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, is making huge steps towards becoming a complete aircraft again. As one of the Museum’s […]

USAF Museum to Commemorate Veterans Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on Nov 10

October 25, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate Veterans Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with more than 30 veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout […]

CAF Living History Day Features Legendary P-51 Mustang

October 25, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

The renowned North American P-51 Mustang will take center stage this coming Saturday during a Living Aviation History Day, part of a regular series which the Commemorative Air Force’s Dixie Wing hosts at Atlanta Regional Airport–Falcon Field […]

B-29 Doc’s New Home Nearly Ready!

October 24, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Doc’s Friends, the organization responsible for the restoration, maintenance and operation of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress 44-69972 known as Doc has just announced that the massive new hangar being prepared as the aircraft’s permanent home and […]

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RAF Museum Cosford – Cold War Jets Open Cockpit Event Oct.27 – Nov.4

October 23, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Museum will be opening the Hawker Hunter F Mk.4 cockpit for close viewing, allowing visitors to take a seat inside the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 and running tours on board the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod […]

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Aviation Heritage Park – A Little Gem In Bowling Green, Kentucky

October 19, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 1

by Moreno Aguiari, photos by Jay Bess Aviation Heritage Parks are a familiar sight all over America, often created to recognize achievements by local aviators and to educate future generations about the stories and importance […]

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Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum to Open Third Building

October 17, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum will be holding the grand opening for their latest museum building on November 10th, between 10am and 12pm. This new state of the art facility will take the […]

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Paul G. Allen: 1953 – 2018

October 16, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

While we rarely remark on the passing of aviation luminaries, as that is not really our role, it is hard not to offer our thanks to the life and legacy of the late Paul Allen, […]

Duxford Battle of Britain – RAF 100 Air Show Report

October 15, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Duxford Battle of Britain – RAF 100 Air Show Report by George Land The final air show of the 2018 season at Imperial War Museum Duxford took place over the weekend of September 22/23. As most […]

Pioneer Aero – P-40E Restoration Update

October 12, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

Pioneer Aero in Auckland, New Zealand has a long-standing reputation for producing world-class warbird restorations. The company’s origins date back to 1992 when, under the name of Pacific Aircraft, they began restoring former Royal Australian Air […]

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