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Today In Aviation History: First flight, Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser

July 8, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 3

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On July 8, 1947, the Boeing Model 377-10-19 Stratocruiser flew for the first time with Project Test Pilot John Bernard Fornasero. at its controls. Fornasero had […]

B-29 ‘Doc’ – Wichita Weekend is Here!

July 8, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Wichita Warbird Weekend is underway at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center at Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita through Sunday, July 10. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family for ground and […]

Huey Helicopter Rides Kick-off Thunder Over Michigan

July 8, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

BELLEVILLE, MICH. (July 7, 2022) – Have you ever flown in a Huey helicopter with the doors wide open and the wind rushing over your face? Kick-off the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show by riding […]

Today in Aviation History: 1,000th F-4 Phantom Delivered

July 7, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On July 7, 1965, the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation delivered the 1,000th production F-4 Phantom II, an F-4B, to the United States Navy. Phantom II MSN 1034 […]

Military Aviation Museum – South Pacific Hangar Dance – Last Call for Advance Tickets

July 7, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance Saturday, July 16th, 2022 – Last call for Advance Tickets! – Take a step back in time at our first South Pacific-themed Hangar Dance! Join the fun as […]

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CAF Central Texas Wing’s B-25J “Yellow Rose” Returns to Flight

July 7, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Central Texas Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has successfully returned their B-25J Mitchell to flight after a lengthy period of maintenance. Known affectionately by its nickname, Yellow Rose, the aircraft has been […]

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 173

July 6, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 4

As most of our readers will know, 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. The group […]

Catching Up With Thom Richard [Video Interview]

July 6, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

After twenty-five years in Central Florida, Warbird Adventures, the vintage aircraft flying school, has moved to its own airport (18SC) in the town of Ninety Six, South Carolina. Offering warbird intro flights, checkouts, and a […]

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Planes of Fame’s Bell YP-59A Airacomet – Restoration Update

July 6, 2022 Adam Estes 2

by Adam Estes The Planes of Fame Air Museum, one of the world’s oldest and largest collections of vintage aircraft, has been making steady progress on a rare piece of history to add to its […]

Lieutenant Commander Emory Brown USN while assigned to Test Pilot Duty on the F 14 Tomcat

Taming the Tomcat, An Interview The F-14 Tomcat’s Test Pilot

July 6, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

By William Cobb Director, Pensacola Aerospace Museum Throughout my lifelong fascination with the mighty F-14 Tomcat, I have purchased a score of books about this magnificent aircraft. I am honored to be in touch […]

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