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The Grand Texan Adventure – in Missouri!

April 15, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

In these difficult days, it is such a relief to report about a warbird adventure with a happy resolution. We thought our readers would enjoy hearing from John Hess about he and his wife’s recent […]

Live Webinar: Painting History With Artist Chad Hill

April 14, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

For many, Nose Art is perhaps one of the most interesting aviation-related phenomena which emerged from the World War II era. Please join in with the Military Aviation Museum as celebrated artist and designer Chad […]

Alpine Mirage – A Former Swiss Air Force Mirage IIIRS Still Roars!

April 14, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Dassault Mirage is one of the most iconic combat aircraft designs of its era, and while the type has virtually disappeared from the skies today, with only Pakistan’s air force still operating them on […]

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Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation’s C-54 Damaged by Tornado

April 13, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

For those of you who haven’t heard, the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation’s Douglas C-54 Skymaster suffered severe storm damage last night. This hard-working and generous organization has helped keep alive the spirits of all those […]

An Interview With Apollo 15’s Al Worden

April 13, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

As many of our readers will know, Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden passed away on March 20th. While Apollo 15 marked NASA’s fourth successful journey to the moon, it marked several significant scientific achievements, including […]

The People’s Mosquito Launches Fundraising Campaign

April 12, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 8

PRESS RELEASE – As work continues on returning a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito to UK skies for the first time in a quarter of a century, The People’s Mosquito is offering supporters the opportunity to […]

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A Veteran’s Story: Kilroy Was Here!

April 8, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 3

‘Kilroy Was Here’ – this iconic doodle with its accompanying phrase became popular graffiti the world over during WWII. While its true origins remain a mystery, and are likely an amalgam of many different caricatures which emerged in various […]

Pilot Reunited With C-130 He Flew to Escape Saigon 45 Years Ago

April 8, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

About six months ago, we noted the arrival, by road, of a combat veteran Lockheed Hercules at the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo, New York. This was C-130A 57-460, which had been a part of the Smithsonian’s […]

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Honduran Corsair – A Legend For Sale Downunder

April 7, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The Vought F4U Corsair is, without doubt, one of the most potent and charismatic fighter aircraft to emerge from WWII. With its unconventional, inverted gull-wing profile and brutish good looks, not to mention its legendary […]

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National Naval Aviation Museum Live Online: April 7th – Doolittle Raid

April 6, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

With the global shutdown in full swing, many aviation museums are pursuing virtual outreach via online lectures and discussions. As part of this effort, the National Naval Aviation Museum will be conducting Live sessions on […]

Year: 2020