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B-17G “Lacey Lady” – May, 2023 Restoration Update

May 29, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

It has been quite some time since our last update on the B-17 Alliance Foundation’s remarkable effort to restore Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85790 Lacey Lady in Salem, Oregon, but thanks to Scott Thompson of Aero […]

F-117A Nighthawk Arrives at Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins

May 26, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia has just received a Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk which, following a period of refurbishment, will go on display sometime next year. Although the U.S. Air Force ‘officially’ retired […]

AT 6 Texan for the National WASP WWII Museum

North American AT-6 Joins the National WASP WWII Museum’s Fleet

May 26, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Courtesy Aircraft of Rockford, IL, announced their role in helping to attain a North American AT-6 Texan for the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. During their pilot training at Avenger Army […]

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TBM Avenger Project Arrives at Fagen Fighters

May 24, 2023 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

by Richard Mallory Allnutt The team at Fagen Fighters Restoration never seems to slow down. With the airworthy resurrection of Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver BuNo.83393 fast approaching its conclusion, another WWII-era U.S. Navy warbird project may […]

The Museum of Flights Boeing B 17F with an American flag above the cockpit. Ted Huetter The Museum of Flight

Memorial Day Free for Active-Duty Military and Veterans

May 24, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Museum of Flight recognizes Memorial Day with an 11 a.m. performance by the Boeing Employee Concert Band, followed at noon with a special ceremony commemorating fallen U.S. service members. The keynote speaker […]

Yankee Air Museum Celebrates Memorial Day With Detroit

May 24, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Honoring the fallen Memorial Day weekend, Yankee Air Museum will participate in parade flyovers, offer historic aircraft rides and feature its Tribute Rosies Drill Team in Memorial Day parades. Check out these Memorial […]

Aviation Summer Camps Across the USA

May 23, 2023 Angela Decker 0

For those looking to encourage a lifelong love of aviation in school-age family members, an aviation summer camp offers a great place to start. Fun, engaging, and educational, these camps provide an exciting window into […]

Loading of Joint Church Aid relief supplies on island of Sao Tome. Photo Peter Williams

Discover an Untold Story of Humanitarian Heroism – Operation Lights Out

May 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE “Operation Lights Out – The Story of Canairelief” is a powerful film that reveals the untold story of the Biafran Airlift – the largest non-governmental humanitarian war relief effort in history. The film […]

The Evolution of Pilot Education during World War II

May 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help $upport our website.” The World War II didn’t pass unnoticed by anyone. It involved 61 countries […]

B-29 Doc Returns to Oshkosh & EAA AirVenture 2023

May 23, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE B-29 Doc will make a return trip to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, this summer as a featured performer and static display aircraft on Boeing Plaza. Doc, one of only two remaining B-29 […]

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