Vintage Aviation
Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum
Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH […]
Month: September 2024
Airshow News
53rd National Stearman Fly-In
Fun times and an eye-catching collection of Stearmans at the 2024 National Stearman Fly-In […]
Aviation Museum News
Museum of Flight In Seattle Celebrates Centennial of First Global Flight Sept. 26-29
Events include greetings with explorer pilots, airplane fly-in, and WWII B-29 flights […]
Aviation Museum News
“Pioneers of Flight” Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum to open in 2025
arron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum nears completion; will showcase aircraft from historic milestone flights. […]
Articles
Flight Test Files: Viper X
On June 14, 2021, the NF-16D Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) was officially redesignated as the X-62A. Stephen Chapis shares the story behind this change. […]
Warbirds News
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe SL633
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series […]
Warbirds News
FG-1D Corsair For Sale by Platinum Fighter Sales
Platinum Fighter Sales has recently listed an FG-1D Corsair (BuNo 67089), formerly known as “Skyboss,” which has been repainted in the colors of former astronaut John Glenn’s aircraft from his time with VMF-155. This latest tribute adds to the rich history of an aircraft that has undergone an extraordinary transformation from its military service to its current role as a sought-after piece of aviation history. […]
Warbirds News
The End of the Show’: P-40 ‘American Dream’ Changes Hands
After six years in the hands of Thom Richard, the iconic P-40 Warhawk American Dream is now headed to a new home. […]
Warbirds News
Recall Stearman
A newly restored Stearman finished in a colorful “Recall” aircraft won multiple awards at AirVenture 2024. During World War II, the U.S. Navy used “recall” Stearman aircraft to notify flying cadets at training bases to immediately return to base. […]
Aviation Museum News
KC-10 Now On Display at The National Museum of the Air Force
The McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender is now on exhibit in the Museum’s Air Park. After joining the collection in April, the aircraft has been carefully prepared for its permanent display. […]