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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

December 6, 2024 Adam Estes 0

While the L-188 Electra may not have found the success its designers intended it to have, the aircraft still provided long range, fast travel to regional airlines and cargo carriers around the world […]

Warbirds in Review session 17 by Lyle Jansma

Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 – ‘One Week: Endless Possibilities’

December 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd annual fly-in convention is July 21-27 […]

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K

December 5, 2024 Adam Estes 0

This unique Japanese floatplane featuring contra-rotating propellers and a crew of two saw limited action at the end of the war. […]

Flying High – How Aviation is Getting More Comfortable Every Year

December 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” Some people can remember when the process of flying involved rickety old seats […]

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Museum of the American G.I. Gets a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper

December 5, 2024 Adam Estes 0

A former United Airlines DC-3A makes the trip from the Mississippi Machinery Museum to join the collection of Texas-based Museum of the American G.I. […]

American Airpower Museum To Commemorate Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor With Annual Dropping Of The Roses

December 4, 2024 Stephen Chapis 0

This beautiful “Dropping of the Roses” tribute to commemorate those who fought so valiantly during the Pearl Harbor attack is open to the public and is a family friendly event. […]

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

December 4, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Despite their new peacetime role being different than their intended one, it is still a testament to the Grumman “Iron Works” that the Tracker remains in active use over 70 years later. […]

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The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 3)

December 4, 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. […]

Running NX611 for her final run of the year before we start winter servicing

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 229

December 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Steady Progress: Restoring ‘Just Jane’ to the Skies at East Kirkby […]

Philippine Mars Takes Flight Again

December 3, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

The last of the Martin JRM Mars Flying Boats, Philippine Mars, soars once more as it begins its journey to a permanent home at the Pima Air and Space Museum, marking a new chapter in aviation history preservation […]

Year: 2024

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra

Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 – ‘One Week: Endless Possibilities’

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K

Flying High – How Aviation is Getting More Comfortable Every Year

Museum of the American G.I. Gets a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper

American Airpower Museum To Commemorate Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor With Annual Dropping Of The Roses

Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman S-2 Tracker

The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 3)

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 229

Philippine Mars Takes Flight Again

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