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1941 Nakajima A6M 2 Model 21 Zero Air to Air 4

WWII Combat Veteran A6M-2 Zero For Sale By Platinum Fighter Sales

September 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 2

Platinum Fighter Sales has recently listed a rare 1941 Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 Zero, widely regarded as the finest restored Zero in existence. This aircraft was originally recovered as a wreck from the jungles of Ballale Island in the Solomon Islands in 1965. […]

EAA Aviation Museum Launches ‘Inside The Hangar’ Self-Guided Behind-the-Scenes Experience

September 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

QR codes allow visitors to receive behind-the-scenes information on displays […]

Pappy Boyington Recounts a Dogfight In a WWII Radio Interview [Real Audio].

September 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Pappy Boyington recounts a dogfight in a WWII radio interview (original audio). Featured examples of original art scenes from the special edition magazine. […]

Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host Hangar Talk and SBD-5 Dauntless Flying Demo [EVENT CANCELED]

September 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

This month’s “Hangar Talk” will cover some fascinating topics, followed by a “Flying Demo” featuring one of the museum’s World War II combat veteran aircraft, the SBD Dauntless. […]

Hawker Typhoon RB396 – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

September 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is making progress on the reconstruction of Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396, beginning with the aircraft’s original rear fuselage. Here is the latest update. […]

National Warplane Museum Receives D-Day Veteran Staggerwing

September 3, 2024 Austin Hancock 1

D-Day Veteran Staggerwing Comes Home to Geneseo. A beautifully restored Beechcraft Traveler Mk.I is flying high, once again. […]

Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow: A Tribute to Aviation Heritage

September 2, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Step back into summer 1940 at the Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow and see historic Duxford come to life. Expect vintage aviation that reflects the stories of those who served at RAF Duxford such as Spitfires, Hurricanes and the Lancaster bomber. […]

CAF Airbase Georgia Supports 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb In Atlanta

September 2, 2024 Angela Decker 0

CAF Airbase Georgia, based out of the greater Atlanta Area, will provide a missing man flyover for the Terry Ferrell Firefighters Fund/ Georgia Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event Sept. 7 at Truist Park. […]

Pepsi-Cola Stinson Reliant at Oshkosh

September 2, 2024 Adam Estes 0

There is always something of interest for attendees of the annual Airventure at Oshkosh. In the Vintage Aircraft section, an award-winning Stinson SR-7B Reliant, fresh out of restoration, glistened on the grass in front of […]

F-117 Fighter Pilot, Thad Darger, to Visit The Air Zoo

September 1, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

F-117 Fighter Pilot Thad Darger to Visit the Air Zoo on Tuesday, September 3 […]

Month: September 2024