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WWII Paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest

April 5, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

Most readers will recall the name of Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, the pugnacious WWII 101st Airborne paratrooper veteran who came to prominence in recent years for parachuting – deep into his 90s – from vintage […]

Sole Surviving Dutch Navy PBY Catalina Begins Restoration at Nederlands Transport Museum

April 1, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

The sole intact Consolidated PBY Catalina to serve with the Dutch Naval Air Force (Marine Luchtvaartdienst, MLD) has just entered restoration at the Nederlands Transport Museum in Nieuw-Vennep, Holland. The MLD had a long association […]

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 139

April 1, 2021 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

As many of our readers will be well aware, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. […]

B-29 Doc adds New Orleans to Its Tour Schedule

April 1, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in New Orleans, LA, April 29 through May 2. The four-day event will be hosted by Lakefront Airport and Flightline First. It will be the first visit […]

Bunker 27 Announces Plans to Open Four New Store Locations in 2021

April 1, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

Advertorial* PRESS RELEASE – Bunker 27, a leading provider of licensed, military themed apparel and accessories, announces plans to open four new store locations in 2021, expanding its presence beyond Louisiana and Texas. The new […]

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CAF Inaugurates The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

March 30, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

Last Friday, the Commemorative Air Force inaugurated the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center. Named in honor of Mr. Tippie, a World War II veteran {click to learn more}, is the flagship of the […]

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Military Aviation Museum SBD-5 Dauntless – Restoration Update

March 29, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

Back on March 1st, we reported on the Military Aviation Museum’s acquisition of Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Bu.36175 in a deal with the National Naval Aviation Museum. The airframe, although incomplete, was in excellent condition despite […]

B-29 Doc Announces April and May Tour Stops in Alabama and Louisiana

March 26, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – B-29 Doc will bring its History Restored Tour to Alabama and Louisiana with two tour stops between April 19 through April 25. This portion of Doc’s southeast tour will include visits to Monroe, […]

Flight Deck First flight with new Avidyne GPS Radios March 2021

B-17 Texas Raiders Receives Modern Avionics Upgrade

March 26, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced today that three national avionics providers are set to equip a WWII-era aircraft with the most sophisticated communications technology available on the market. Becker […]

SUN ‘n FUN Recognizes Front-Line Workers and First Responders at First Friday Flight Night

March 23, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – SUN ‘n FUN, one of aviation’s most iconic events, is making it easier for locals to attend its weekend festivities while supporting Downtown Lakeland on April 2nd, 2021. Continuing the fun theme […]

Year: 2021

WWII Paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest

Sole Surviving Dutch Navy PBY Catalina Begins Restoration at Nederlands Transport Museum

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 139

B-29 Doc adds New Orleans to Its Tour Schedule

Bunker 27 Announces Plans to Open Four New Store Locations in 2021

CAF Inaugurates The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

Military Aviation Museum SBD-5 Dauntless – Restoration Update

B-29 Doc Announces April and May Tour Stops in Alabama and Louisiana

B-17 Texas Raiders Receives Modern Avionics Upgrade

SUN ‘n FUN Recognizes Front-Line Workers and First Responders at First Friday Flight Night

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’