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B17G Flying Fortress Duxford Airshow 2012

B-17G Flying Fortress “Sally B” – Temporarily Suspending Operations

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

While we have seen a plethora of similar announcements from around the warbird world in recent weeks, we thought the recent announcement from Elly Sallingboe concerning the status of Britain’s only airworthy Flying Fortress, B-17G 44-85784, […]

A Veteran’s Story: Caribou to Santabou

April 5, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Pete Mecca Born and raised in Cajun country, Alan Gravel received a degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech before obtaining a Master’s Degree in Environmental Health Engineering at the University of Texas.February of […]

Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB RB396 – Final Wartime Flight Anniversary

April 3, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

We have published several reports about the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group over the past couple of years, and their valiant efforts to resurrect Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB RB396. At their direction, the world-class restoration shop, Airframe Assemblies, […]

Doc Postpones Tour Stop in Cincinnati, OH

April 3, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

WICHITA, Kan., April 3, 2020 – Due to continued public health concerns nationwide surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), Doc’s Friends has postponed the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour stop in Cincinnati, OH, with Cincinnati Warbirds EAA Squadron […]

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Warbirds Over the Beach – Rescheduled to October 2-4, 2020

April 2, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Military Aviation Museum in Pungo, Virginia announced last night that they are postponing their annual air show, Warbirds Over the Beach. Originally scheduled for the weekend of May 15 – 17, the event is […]

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2020 Canceled

April 1, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – For over 45 Years, SUN ‘n FUN has brought millions of aerospace professionals, businesses, supporters and enthusiasts together each spring to celebrate the incredible wonder and limitless opportunities of flight. In 2014, […]

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – March, 2020

April 1, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Warbird Digest has just received the March, 2020 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration of the Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47D Thunderbolt 42-27609 at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota. We thought our readers would be very interested to […]

Year: 2020

B-17G Flying Fortress “Sally B” – Temporarily Suspending Operations

A Veteran’s Story: Caribou to Santabou

Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB RB396 – Final Wartime Flight Anniversary

Doc Postpones Tour Stop in Cincinnati, OH

Warbirds Over the Beach – Rescheduled to October 2-4, 2020

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2020 Canceled

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – March, 2020

Museum Discovers Lost da Vinci Masterpiece in Caproni Ca-21

Blue Air Training Acquires Seven OV-10 Broncos

The Final Mission – EAA’s New Book with Personal Stories of B-17 Veterans

A Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio Takes Shape in Norway

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Achieves Major Milestone

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’