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“Awakening of the Myth” – Fiat AS.6 Engine of Macchi-Castoldi Fame Roars to Life!

October 23, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

2023 marked the centenary of the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (AMI), Italy’s Air Force. However, despite its rich aeronautical heritage, Italy is not well known for its vintage aviation activities. This year was different though, and […]

Ala Doble’s Vintage Aviation Invitational, 2023

October 22, 2023 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 0

Ala Doble Ranch invitation fly-in, Marginal Aviation ‘Last Ditch’ 29 – 30 September 2023 By Nigel Hitchman Walt Bowe again invited people to come to his airstrip in northern California for his fabulous flying event […]

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Selected for Air Force Heritage Award

October 22, 2023 Angela Decker 0

PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as the recipient of the 2023 Air Force Heritage Award for its exhibit, […]

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2023 Beech Party: 50th Anniversary Edition

October 22, 2023 Angela Decker 0

by Donivan Godsil 50 years ago, in the south-central part of Tennessee, there was a small cabin adjacent to the Tullahoma airport. This cabin would be the start of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, and today, […]

A GOOD DAY, The Sea Fury Four Ship [Air to Air VIDEO]

October 20, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

On July 11, 2022, VAN’s Stephen Chapis was afforded a unique opportunity during a visit to Sanders Aeronautics in Ione, California. For over ten years, Stephen had followed the restoration of the Dwelle family’s T. […]

Rare ‘Tommy Morse’ Flies

October 20, 2023 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 2

By Nigel Hitchman, with additional material by James Kightly A rare Great War era American fighter, the Thomas Morse S4C Scout 38898, N3307T, has taken to the air once again in the hands of Andrew […]

Six Cities Announced as Potential Future Home of National Championship Air Races

October 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 4

PRESS RELEASE Reno, Nev. – Over fifteen hundred pages of supporting documents have been submitted by six cities vying to become the new home of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) after responding to a […]

Cost-effective Solutions in Aerospace Parts Procurement for Government Contracts

October 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” Whether it is for national security or the public interest, the government needs […]

Cockpit USA And American Airpower Museum Invite You To A TOP GUN Day Just Before Halloween

October 19, 2023 Angela Decker 0

PRESS RELEASE Cockpit USA and the American Airpower Museum are hosting a Halloween “Meet, Greet & Photos” with Top Gun Fighter Pilot MAVERICK, at the American Airpower Museum. Known as @CaliforniaTomCruise on Instagram, Jerome Le […]

The Liberty Foundation Adds B-25 “Executive Sweet” To Its Collection

October 18, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 3

The Liberty Foundation has announced the acquisition of the famous B-25 “Executive Sweet” from the American Aeronautical Foundation (AAF). This news has been kept fairly under wraps, as the foundation has worked to get the […]

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