Vintage Aviation News

Behind the Scenes: Inside USS Intrepid’s Island

March 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum has a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour planned for those interested in the organization’s WWII-vintage aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid, which is moored at Pier 86 in New York City. This free event is […]

National Rosie the Riveter Day This Saturday at the Military Aviation Museum

March 23, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Military Aviation Museum is hosting their National Rosie the Riveter Day event at their facility in Pungo, Virginia this coming Saturday, March 25th, 2023. It should be an incredible participatory event for everyone interested […]

Book Review: The Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero

March 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

The elegant, three-engined Savoia Marchetti S.79 ‘Sparviero’ (Sparrowhawk) was for a period the fastest medium bomber in the world. Designed by Alessandro Marchetti, the first prototype was produced in September 1934 and over 1,300 aircraft […]

Newark Air Museum’s Golden Jubilee Event

March 22, 2023 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 0

On 14 April, 2023 the Newark Air Museum (NAM) Nottinghamshire, UK, will have been officially open to the public for fifty years. To celebrate this golden jubilee anniversary, NAM is hosting a two-day special event […]

First Flight Society Celebrates Wilbur Wright Day With Dr. Peter L. Jakab

March 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The First Flight Society (FFS) will celebrate the 2nd annual Wilbur Wright Day event, a luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk on April 14th, 2023. The event runs from 11AM-2PM and features Dr. […]

High Level Aircraft Cleaning at The RAF Museum Midlands

March 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The annual high-level aircraft cleaning and inspection will take place at the RAF Museum Midlands on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of March. Work will be focused on the suspended aircraft displayed within the Museum’s […]

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Looking For Volunteer Docents

March 21, 2023 Angela Decker 0

As we noted last week, the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum is preparing for a late spring or early summer re-opening date. To facilitate this effort, the organization is launching a new volunteer program. […]

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B-17G Flying Fortress “Yankee Lady” Joining the TBM Gathering

March 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans is on for 2023. This great event will take place at Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru, Illinois on Friday, May 19th, and Saturday, May 20th, with […]

Tuskegee Airmen Moton Field National Historic Site

March 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 2

by Marty Steiner Most aviation enthusiasts will have learned at least some part of the Tuskegee Airmen’s history, but far fewer will know it in depth, nor will they have had the opportunity to visit […]

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Want to Help Restore a Privateer?

March 20, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The Yankee Air Museum is seeking a dedicated band of passionate volunteers to help the organization restore it’s Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer (BuNo.Bu59876) at their facility in Willow Run, Michigan. If you have ever wanted to […]

Month: March 2023

Behind the Scenes: Inside USS Intrepid’s Island

National Rosie the Riveter Day This Saturday at the Military Aviation Museum

Book Review: The Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero

Newark Air Museum’s Golden Jubilee Event

First Flight Society Celebrates Wilbur Wright Day With Dr. Peter L. Jakab

High Level Aircraft Cleaning at The RAF Museum Midlands

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Looking For Volunteer Docents

B-17G Flying Fortress “Yankee Lady” Joining the TBM Gathering

Tuskegee Airmen Moton Field National Historic Site

Want to Help Restore a Privateer?

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’

Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder

B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update – Winter 2024