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B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update – November 2022

November 7, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 5

As many readers will be well aware, there are a number of Boeing B-17s under restoration to fly right now. Perhaps the boldest of these projects is Mike Kellner’s effort in Marengo, Illinois. He and […]

Wings of the North Air Museum’s P-51B Mustang Restoration – Update 2

November 7, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

As regular readers will know, at time of writing, AirCorps Aviation is in the final stages of completing a magnificent restoration of a rare razorback Republic P-47D Thunderbolt for the Dakota Territory Air Museum. It […]

The Main Pros and Cons of Being an Airline Pilot

November 6, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

One of the most beautiful and frequent dreams is to be able to fly. Looking up into the sky and imagining that you are in an airplane is soothing. Today, you have the opportunity to […]

Kent Battle of Britain Museum Adds C.A.S.A. 352L (Junkers Ju 52/3M)

November 6, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Trustees and Volunteers at the Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust at Hawkinge are very excited and pleased to announce the acquisition of a C.A.S.A. 352L (Junkers Ju 52/3M) to the ever-expanding […]

Bombardier Paul Chryst U.S. Army Air Forces in the Boeing B 17G Flying Fortress aircraft Times A Wastin November 2 1944

The Museum of Flight Adds Stunning World War II Color Photos Collection

November 5, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Flight, located in Seattle, Washington recently announced the addition of a new collection of stunning World War II color photos. The John W. Allen World War II Collection consists of visual, textual, […]

CAF P-51C Mustang ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ Flying Again

November 4, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

On October 17th, the Commemorative Air Force’s P-51C Mustang (42-103645) took to the air again in Bemidji, Minnesota after spending roughly a year at AirCorps Aviation to effect repairs for damage incurred during a runway […]

Naval Aviation Hall of Honor Enshrinement – October, 2022

November 3, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

On Saturday, October 29th, the National Naval Aviation Museum enshrined four aviators into the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor. The honorees included: ENS Jess L. Brown, LCDR John J. Magda, CAPT Thomas J. Hudner JR., and […]

Palm Springs Air Museum to Unveil Restored F-117A Nighthawk – Nov.12th, 2022

November 3, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, Colorado will unveil their newly refurbished F-117A Nighthawk 85-0833 in a special ceremony which begins at 1:00PM on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The charismatic ‘stealth fighter’ is on permanent […]

F8F Bearcat Demo/Hangar Talk at Planes of Fame November 5th

November 2, 2022 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California has an exciting line up of ‘Hangar Talks’ on November 5th. They will focus upon several aspects of naval aviation, and also explore the museum’s long […]

Vulcan To The Sky Trust – October 2022 Update

November 2, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

In August, the Vulcan To The Sky Trust (VTST) announced that their lease at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) would not be renewed and that they (and their Avro Vulcan B.2 XH558) would have to leave […]

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