Vintage Aviation News

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Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder

October 31, 2024 Zac Yates 0

As reported by Vintage Aviation News earlier this year, Folland Gnat XR987 — now with the New Zealand civil registration ZK-RAJ, for “Red Arrows Jet” — is being returned to airworthiness at the workshops of […]

Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Budd RB Conestoga

October 31, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

This ill-fated stainless steel design was intended as a cargo and troop transport for the army and navy in World War II. […]

P-38 Lightning Demo/Hangar Talk at Planes of Fame Air Museum on November 2nd

October 31, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Experience History in Action This Saturday at Planes of Fame. Join Planes of Fame this Saturday for “Hangar Talk” and an exciting “Flying Demo” of the WWII Lockheed P-38 “Lightning” fighter, along with the judging of the 7th Annual Ed Maloney Scale Model Contest! […]

Short Tucano T1 Training Aircraft Acquired by Newark Air Museum

October 31, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

Museum expands its military trainer collection with model seen in local skies before retirement. […]

Warbirds News

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Messerschmitt Me 262A-1c W.Nr. 50124

October 30, 2024 Zac Yates 0

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 […]

The dedicated volunteer team at Starfighter.no continues fine tuning the engine and systems on their CF 104D Starfighter 637.

Norwegian CF-104D Starfighter Undergoes Engine Testing

October 30, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The dedicated volunteer team at Starfighter.no continues fine-tuning the engine and systems on their CF-104D Starfighter “637.” […]

Edward V. Rickenbacker stands next to his Nieuport 28 in a field near Toul France. National Archives

Today in Aviation History: Last aerial victory of Eddie Rickenbacker

October 30, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

America’s top-scoring WWI ace achives his last victory in a SPAD XIII on October […]

‘Rosie the Riveter: A Spectacular Experience’ Opens at the Military Aviation Museum

October 30, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

Tickets on sale now for an all-American story of grit and determination opening November 7. […]

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Exploring the Antique Aircraft Collection at Pioneer Village

October 30, 2024 Adam Estes 2

This extensive antique collection in Minden, Nebraska, includes an impressive roster of rare and facinating aircraft. […]

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Today in Aviation History: The first CL-41 Tutor Entered RCAF Service

October 29, 2024 Haritima Maurya 0

This turbojet-powered, low-wing aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage made its mark as a trainer and demonstration platform. […]

Warbird Restorations

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From Madras

Scott Thompson of AeroVintage recently shared an update on the AeroVintage website about two of the three B-17s currently at Madras, Oregon, with the Erickson Aircraft Collection. The post highlights ongoing wing restoration work on one aircraft and the start of disassembly on another. […]

Month: October 2024