Vintage Aviation News

CAF PBY Catalina Restoration Update – Challenges and a Renewed Focus

November 12, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 1

It has been almost four years since our last update on restoration progress with the Commemorative Air Force Lake Superior Squadron’s Consolidated PBY-6A Bu.64097. The unit also maintains PBY-6A Bu.64092 in static condition. Over the […]

Warbirds Downunder Temora Aviation Museum

Warbirds Downunder Canceled

November 11, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Temora Aviation Museum management team has been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and its potential effects on Warbirds Downunder, which was rescheduled for 6 & 7 March 2021. After reviewing all information, it […]

National Museum USAF to Host Veterans Day Programs

November 10, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

To commemorate Veterans Day the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host programs for the whole family to enjoy from Nov. 11 – 15. On Wednesday, Nov. 11 visitors will have a special […]

RAF Museum Celebrates Sikh Heritage

November 10, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

The RAF Museum is pleased to announce that WO Bally Flora MBE has donated three of his service turbans. The donation includes two examples of the current issue, Warrant officer’s and Airman’s Turbans, introduced during […]

Flying Legends Finds New Home at Sywell Aerodrome

November 10, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Fighter Collection is proud to announce that the world-famous Flying Legends airshow will return in 2021 at its new home of Sywell Aerodrome in the heart of Northamptonshire. The venue was announced on November […]

P-38 Lightning’s Restoration Update

November 9, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 1

It has been a while since we have reported about the three Lockheed P-38 Lightnings currently under restoration in Australia. Our good friend John Parker from WarbirdsOnline recently visited Historical Aircraft Restorations Ltd.’s workshop in Albion […]