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Tiny Jumper: How Tiny Broadwick Created the Parachute Rip Cord

October 13, 2023 Angela Decker 0

Reaching our youth with the thrill of aviation history is both a challenge and necessity if we hope to encourage and empower future generations working in the aviation industry, and future generations of restorers, aviation […]

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Interview With The President

October 12, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 2

Only a few miles from where the Eighth was activated in Savannah, the dream of a WWII veteran was realized with the Mighty Eighth Heritage Center; today’s National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. […]

Lt General E.G. Buck Shuler Jr. F 4C Phantom

Author Talk: Lt General E.G. “Buck” Shuler, Jr. to Speak at The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

October 11, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

E.G. Shuler, known as “Buck” to his friends and fellow airmen, is a dedicated patriot who has lived his life in service to his family and his country. Immediately following his retirement from the USAF, […]

The Australian RAF War Hero Who Inspired Movies and Games

October 11, 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.” Although the name Paul Brickhill may not be familiar to the modern generation, […]

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Hawker Tempest Mk.II First Flight!

October 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 18

The world finally has a flying Hawker Tempest! Pete Kynsey made the maiden post-restoration flight in Tempest Mk.II MW763 today (October 10, 2023) at Sywell Aerodrome in Northhamptonshire, England following the airframe’s extensive rebuild with […]

Desert Storm Veteran F-117 Nighthawk Moving to The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

October 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

Another F-117 Nighthawk is set to move to an aviation museum, in fact, on November 11, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will welcome the highly-anticipated arrival of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the famed stealth […]

Grand Opening of the River Rats Permanent Exhibit at Aviation Heritage Park Museum

October 10, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association (known as the River Rats) will hold their 50th reunion in Bowling Green on October 12-15. During that event, they will reveal their new museum exhibit […]

Fall Foliage Flights at Culpeper Airport October 28-29

October 8, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Culpeper Regional Airport, located off routes 15/29 near Brandy Station, VA, will be the site of Fall Foliage Flights provided by the Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing. At the expected height of […]

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Flying Heritage Combat Armor Museum Announces October Family Programming

October 8, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum announces an array of programs for the month of October that are perfect for the whole family. With a focus on fun and education, visitors can […]

Lightning T.5 ZU BBD at Cape Town International Airport

AArLO Acquires Hangar 51’s Lightning

October 8, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

On October 6, the Anglo-Arabian Lightning Organisation Ltd (AArLO) announced the acquisition of XS452 / ZU BBD “Big Bad Dog” and the entire Lightning spares package from Hangar 51 Ltd in South Africa. The aircraft […]

Year: 2023

Tiny Jumper: How Tiny Broadwick Created the Parachute Rip Cord

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Interview With The President

Author Talk: Lt General E.G. “Buck” Shuler, Jr. to Speak at The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

The Australian RAF War Hero Who Inspired Movies and Games

Hawker Tempest Mk.II First Flight!

Desert Storm Veteran F-117 Nighthawk Moving to The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Grand Opening of the River Rats Permanent Exhibit at Aviation Heritage Park Museum

Fall Foliage Flights at Culpeper Airport October 28-29

Flying Heritage Combat Armor Museum Announces October Family Programming

AArLO Acquires Hangar 51’s Lightning

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’