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Museum of Flight Veterans Day Celebration Shares the Healing Power of the Arts

November 6, 2023 Angela Decker 0

PRESS RELEASE The Museum of Flight celebrates Nov. 11 Veterans Day with programs honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, past and present. The celebration will focus on veteran artists and the […]

Commemorative Air Force Acquires TT-1 Pinto Jet

November 4, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its historic aircraft collection, the Temco TT-1 Pinto registered N4486L. This is a notable acquisition for the Commemorative Air Force […]

Hickory Breaks Ground on New Aviation Museum and Workforce Innovation Center

November 4, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE On October 26, leaders from the City of Hickory, Hickory Aviation Museum, and Catawba Valley Community College gathered at Hickory Regional Airport to officially break ground on the construction of a new facility […]

California’s Airfest 2023

November 3, 2023 Adam Estes 0

By Adam Estes. The October 14-15, 2023 weekend saw the second annual Central Coast Airfest at Santa Maria Public Airport, about 140 miles (225 km) northwest from Los Angeles, California. The event presents numerous aircraft […]

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This Day in Aviation History: Howard Hughes Made The First And Only Flight In His H-4 Hercules

November 2, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On November 2, 1947, Howard Hughes’ Hughes Aircraft Company H-4 Hercules flying boat, NX37602, made its first and only flight at the harbor of Los Angeles, […]

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Dreaming About Pilot Job: Write an Outstanding Cover Letter for the Aviation Career

November 2, 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.” Writing a compelling cover letter for a pilot career is a challenging and […]

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Appoints Future Officer Commanding

November 1, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is delighted to announce the appointment of Squadron Leader Simon Jessett who will become the Officer Commanding in October 2027 ahead of the 2028 – 2030 display […]

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Grand Opening for Women Answer the Call Exhibit

November 1, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

BELLEVILLE, MICH. (November 1, 2023) – After 18 months of development and construction, the Women Answer the Call exhibit officially opens to the public on Saturday, November 11th. The exhibit celebrates the history of what […]

A Kiwi’s First – and Final – Flag at Reno

November 1, 2023 Zac Yates 5

A Personal Perspective on visiting the final Reno Air Races by Zac Yates As an aviation-obsessed child there were a few VHS cassettes I’d watch on loop – airshows, films, documentaries – and one that […]

Planes of Fame Flying Demo Will Feature de Havilland Mosquito

October 28, 2023 Adam Estes 0

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Planes of Fame Air Museum will be having a very special flying demo with the visit and flight of one of the four de Havilland FB.MkVI Mosquito flying in the […]

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