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AA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Aircraft Mass Arrival Schedule Set

February 24, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The schedule is set for groups of specific aircraft types to land as mass arrivals prior to the start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport. These groups […]

An Expert’s Thoughts on Warbird Safety

February 24, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 2

By Doug Rozendaal I just returned from a 3-week adventure where I attended CAF Centex B-25/C-47 Ground School, the National Warbird Operator Conference, Stallion 51 Recurrent Ground and Flight Training, and B-29 Ground School with […]

Veteran Auster Restored In Original Kiwi Colors

February 24, 2024 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 0

By Grant Newman Following a two-year full restoration, a historic Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Auster has been brought back to life again. Formerly decorated as a civilian machine, Auster J/5 NZ1701 emerged wearing […]

DH Mosquito T.43 NZ2308/ZK-PWL about to start its two Rolls-Royce Merlins for the first time in nearly 70 years. [Screenshot from Avspecs Ltd video on Facebook]

Ex-RNZAF de Havilland Mosquito NZ2308 First Engine Runs in New Zealand

February 23, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 4

The ex-RNZAF de Havilland DH98 Mosquito NZ2308, under long-term rebuild at Avspecs Ltd at Ardmore Airport, Auckland, New Zealand, edged a step closer to flight today. Maintenance staff fueled her tanks for the first time […]

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Gregory “WIRED” Colyer And His T-33 Ace Makers

February 22, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Mike Killian The jet age was already dawning by the end of WWII. Both the British and Germans brought their first jets online in 1944, but America’s first jet, the Bell P-59 Airacomet, was […]

B-29 Doc History Restored Tour To Visit Atlanta [EVENT CANCELED]

February 21, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

UPDATE as 03/04/24 – B-29 Doc History Restored Tour with CAF Airbase Georgia Canceled ” The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour stop with aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia wing has been […]

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Aero Legends Offering Spitfire Flights Alongside C47/DC3 During D-Day 80th Celebrations

February 20, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Aero Legends, the UK’s premium provider of vintage flying experiences, just announced an exclusive opportunity to soar through history alongside the legendary C47/DC3 Dakota. In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Aero Legends will […]

B-26 40-1370’s forward fuselage along with the frame of a Piper L-4

Martin Marauder at French Valley Airport Bound for Pima

February 20, 2024 Adam Estes 1

By Adam Estes Sometimes, in order to find some of the rarest restoration projects you have to look for things that are in plain sight. Such is the case with a row of hangars at […]

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A Day with “Red Air” Professionals Draken International

February 19, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Draken International is an American provider of tactical fighter aircraft for contract air services including military and defense industry customers. With Draken’s fleet of Dassault Mirage F1Ms, Douglas A4 Skyhawks, and Aero Vodochody L159 aircraft, […]

A composite image of the first three de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito aircraft restored by the hugely talented team of restorers at Avspecs

Mosquito Confirmed At Warbirds Over Wanaka

February 18, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 2

On Sunday, February 19, 2024, Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow announced that one of the world’s most iconic WWII fighter-bomber aircraft will take part in its Easter 2024 airshow. The ex-RNZAF de Havilland DH98 Mosquito […]

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