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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Flug Werk Fw-190A-8/M “Weiße 11”

December 10, 2024 Zac Yates 5

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 […]

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326

December 10, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Italy’s first indigenous operational jet trainer would go on to forge a worldwide legacy […]

Commemorative Air Force Announces David Oliver as President and CEO

December 10, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced that David Oliver has been selected as the organization’s new President and CEO […]

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 5)

December 10, 2024 Austin Hancock 0

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his effort to research and honor a local MIA Tuskegee Airman. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat G.80

December 9, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Although Italy’s first pure-breed jet was not successful, it paved the way for Italy’s postwar aircraft production. […]

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Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s New Standard D-25

December 9, 2024 Adam Estes 0

The aircraft built in 1930 was acquired by WAAM in 2020 and has begun refurbishment. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell 206

December 8, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Despite a rough start, the Bell 206 would become on of the world’s most successful helicopters. […]

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The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 4)

December 8, 2024 Austin Hancock 0

In this series, Austin Hancock of the National Warplane Museum tells the story of his effort to research and honor a local MIA Tuskegee Airman. […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra

December 7, 2024 Adam Estes 0

An unsung aircraft of the Second World War, the Kingcobra became an export fighter, manned aerial target, research testbed, and air racer. […]

Two Italian T-6 Texans and Their Pilots

December 7, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

The two aircraft, one former Royal Air Force and one Brazilian Air Force, now enjoy small-town Italian life. […]

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