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Hawker Sea Hawk WV908 Arrives at Yeovilton for Restoration to Flight

June 28, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

As most readers will know, Navy Wings is a charitable trust which operates a fleet of former Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft from their home at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, England. The organization announced on […]

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Military Aviation Museum: South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance – July 16th, 2022

June 27, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Military Aviation Museum in Pungo, Virginia is holding their inaugural South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance at their home in Pungo, Virginia on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. Check out the press release below for […]

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Introducing Vintage Aviation News, Onward and Upward!

June 27, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

Hello! We have great news to share… As of June 1, 2022, Warbirds News and its assets are now operating as an independent company. We are no longer associated with Vintage Aviation Publications or Warbird […]

National Air and Space Museum’s New Wright Brothers Exhibit

June 27, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Air and Space Museum has been undergoing a technological transformation of the museum’s galleries and public spaces, including the creation of new interactive experiences to inspire visitors, students, teachers, and families. In the […]

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La Ferte Alais Airshow 2022

June 27, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

France’s premier air show is held each year at Cerny aerodrome, close to the picturesque town of La Ferté-Alais, just a short distance from Paris. On clear days you can see the Eiffel tower from […]

Grumman XF6F 1 Hellcat Bu. No. 02981. Northrop Grumman

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Grumman F6F Hellcat

June 26, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 1

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On June 26, 1942, the Grumman XF6F-1, Bureau of Aeronautics serial number (Bu. No.) 02981, prototype for the Navy and Marine Corps F6F Hellcat fighter, with […]

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, New Exhibit Opening at The Museum of Flight

June 26, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Flight has announced the opening of a new traveling exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, a retrospective of The Walt Disney Studios’ extensive contributions to the Allies’ World War […]

Today in Aviation History: Tora! Tora! Tora! First Airshow Appearance

June 25, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

On June 25, 1972, the back then CAF Tora! Tora! Tora! demo team debuted for the first time at the Galveston Texas airshow at Scholes Field (KGLS). Sunday, December 7th, 1941 – the sky was […]

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Today in Aviation History: The first Production F4U-1 Corsair Made Its First Flight

June 24, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On June 24, 1942, the first production Vought-Sikorsky F4U-1 Corsair, Bu. No. 02155, made its first flight at Stratford, Connecticut. (Some sources state 25 June.) The […]

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AT-11 Kansan: A Family Affair [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

June 24, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

During our visit to Sun’ N Fun back in April, we had the opportunity to speak with aircraft restoration expert and pilot John Hess about his rare Beech AT-11 Kansan Tantalizing Takeoff N214CR. The AT-11, as […]

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Hawker Sea Hawk WV908 Arrives at Yeovilton for Restoration to Flight

Military Aviation Museum: South Pacific Luau and Hangar Dance – July 16th, 2022

Introducing Vintage Aviation News, Onward and Upward!

National Air and Space Museum’s New Wright Brothers Exhibit

La Ferte Alais Airshow 2022

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Grumman F6F Hellcat

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, New Exhibit Opening at The Museum of Flight

Today in Aviation History: Tora! Tora! Tora! First Airshow Appearance

Today in Aviation History: The first Production F4U-1 Corsair Made Its First Flight

AT-11 Kansan: A Family Affair [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

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’