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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Update

July 15, 2024 Zac Yates 0

By Zac Yates The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the RAF’s heritage flying unit, has reopened its visitor’s center and returned to airshows but its fleet remains grounded after Squadron Leader Mark Long was killed […]

Combat Veteran P-51 Mustang Restoration Nears The “Finish” Line at Midwest Aero Restorations

July 15, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The restoration of a World War II combat veteran P-51 Mustang is nearing completion, thanks to the dedicated and talented craftsmen at Midwest Aero Restorations. […]

Lt. Col James Harveys Graduating Class Photo 1

Tuskegee Airmen, America’s First Top Guns

July 14, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

In the spring of 1949, the 332nd Fighter Group, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, participated in the inaugural Continental Air Gunnery Meet in Las Vegas. This event was the U.S. Air Force’s counterpart to the U.S. Navy’s “Top Gun” school, which would be established 20 years later. […]

Australia’s Historical Aircraft Restoration Society to Restore Rare 1935 Douglas DC-2

July 13, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 3

This week, Historical Aircraft Restoration Society announced the restoration of a 1935 Douglas DC-2. The airplane’s fuselage has arrived at the HARS Museum, with the wings and other parts in storage, awaiting reassembly to bring the DC-2 back to life. […]

Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend

July 12, 2024 Gary Daniels 1

The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team (ADT) traveled all the way from Oklahoma to participate in their first-ever World War II Weekend in Reading, PA. Here is a firsthand account by Gary Daniels. […]

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Receives Traveler’s Choice Award

July 11, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor. […]

Month: July 2024

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Update

Combat Veteran P-51 Mustang Restoration Nears The “Finish” Line at Midwest Aero Restorations

Tuskegee Airmen, America’s First Top Guns

Australia’s Historical Aircraft Restoration Society to Restore Rare 1935 Douglas DC-2

Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Receives Traveler’s Choice Award

Hawaii Mars Taxiing Around

American Eagles, An Unprecedented Access to The National Museum of The U.S. Air Force

Experience The Ultimate Air Show Watch Party at The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Pilot Report: Flying The Caproni Ca.3 Reproduction

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 229

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From Madras

B-17 Alliance Foundation Hosts Fundraiser To Support B-17 Lacey Lady Restoration

CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Winter 2024