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Convair B 36J Peacemaker on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock

National Museum of The Air Force Celebrates its Centennial With 100th Anniversary Exhibit and Planes Talks

May 14, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the USAF invites the public to celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a special Plane Talks in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 20 and the public opening of the […]

Warbirds in Review Bud Anderson 2019 by Chris Miller

2023 AirVenture Warbirds in Review Program Announced

May 12, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Warbirds in Review, an unparalleled presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that brings together historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft owners, returns in 2023 with guests that encompass 80 years of aviation and […]

People’s Mosquito Receives Major Sponsorship From Airbus

May 12, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

The People’s Mosquito, the organization which has made impressive strides in its effort to build an airworthy de Havilland Mosquito for the UK, has just announced a major, three-year sponsorship deal from European aerospace giant, […]

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The Dambusters Raid – 80th Anniversary Commemorations

May 11, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

With the 80th anniversary of the legendary ‘Dambusters Raid‘ fast approaching, the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has begun taking part in commemorative activities both in Britain and overseas. On May 4th, […]

Restoring an Icon: The Boeing FB-5 Hawk

May 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is in the final stages of restoring a Boeing FB-5 Hawk, the first aircraft designed and built specifically for use on an aircraft carrier. One can trace the […]

Lecture and Book Signing with Author of New William E. Boeing Biography

May 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE On May 20 Seattle author David D. Williams will shed new light on William E. Boeing’s life during a 2 p.m. lecture based upon his new book, The William E. Boeing Story – […]

American Airpower Museum’s WWII Aircraft Joining Jones Beach Air Show

May 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE In observance of Memorial Day, the American Airpower Museum continues its annual Arsenal of Democracy Warbird events, with vintage military aircraft performing aerial demonstrations on Friday, May 26th, and over Jones Beach on […]

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to Land at The Nebraska State Fly-In

May 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land at the Nebraska State Fly-In 2023 in June at Grand Island Central Regional Airport. B-29 Doc, one of only two B-29 Superfortress aircraft still airworthy […]

EAA Vintage to Celebrate the Continental A-40 Engine at AirVenture 2023

May 9, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Mark W. Stewart, EAA# 412692 – VAA# 22984 – From an article originally published on www.eaavintage.org The Vintage Aircraft Association is proud to host a 90th Anniversary celebration of the Continental A-40 engine at […]

Shuttleworth Collection’s 2023 Season Premier Airshow

May 9, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

by Nigel Hitchman Celebrating the coronation of King Charles III from the previous day, the Shuttleworth Collection held their Season Premier Airshow, with the theme of King and Country, at their home field in Old […]

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