Vintage Aviation News

Messerschmitt Me262 Celebrated in UK Skies

July 26, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 5

By Charlotte Bailey It’s a sight that many thought might never have happened, certainly not this century: a Luftwaffe fighter once described by Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown as “the most formidable aircraft of the Second World […]

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Last Living C-47 Pathfinder Pilot from D-Day Invasion at EAA AirVenture to Celebrate 101st Birthday

July 26, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE As two distinct organizations strongly supporting WWII aircraft and honoring veterans, both the D-Day Squadron (DDS) and Commemorative Air Force (CAF) join forces to host Lt. Col. David Hamilton at EAA AirVenture 2023 […]

CAF B-17 and B-25 to Visit The Museum of Flight

July 25, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force’s meticulously restored World War II B-17 and B-25 bombers will be flying to the Museum for tours and rides Aug. 1-13. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Sentimental Journey, and the North […]

E-8 JSTARS Moves to Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins

July 24, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

by Austin Kubacak On Sunday, July 16th, 2023, the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia received its latest exhibit, Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS 00-2000. U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 116th and 461st […]

Wings Over Britain – Update

July 24, 2023 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 0

Update of Dave Homewood of New Zealand’s trip around the UK under the ‘Wings over Britain’ title, a spinoff from Wings over New Zealand Podcast. The first four weeks of the five-week Wings Over Britain […]

Northrop P-61 Black Widow – July 2023 Restoration Update

July 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 2

by Nick Chismar It has been a few years since we last reported on restoration progress with the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum‘s Northrop P-61B Black Widow (42-39445). As most of you will remember, a team from […]

Take a Ride on a Combat Veteran Huey Helicopter at The Air Zoo

July 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Have you ever flown in a Huey helicopter with the doors wide open and the wind rushing over your face? Experience flight on July 29th and 30th in the iconic workhorse of the […]

Warbird Highlights at AirVenture 2023

July 21, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE A variety of rare and iconic warbirds, along with new restorations, are expected next week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47D Bonnie, which was recently restored by Aircorps Aviation, […]

El Viaje De La Dama Española – The Journey of the Spanish Lady

July 20, 2023 Angela Decker 1

By Angela Decker Deep in the heart of Texas lies a historical gem that tells the story of two countries, two continents, and two pasts, with its original and historic livery and configuration. This AT-6D, […]

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Tunison Foundation Starts PBY Restoration

July 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

by Luc Zipkin Without a doubt, World War II fighters and bombers are fantastic machines. As they once were critical to the war effort, they are now critical to preserving the memory of the brave […]

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