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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Announces New President

January 5, 2024 Luc Zipkin 0

PRESS RELEASE Hammond is a familiar name, ringing through the records and stories of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome for well over 40 years. Bill Hammond served as Chief Pilot and Director for many years under […]

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US Senate Recognizes December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’

January 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

On December 18, 2023 the United States Senate passed S. 513: a resolution recognizing December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’ and commemorating the 120th anniversary of Wilbur and Orville’s momentous successful flight on that day. […]

Federal Distinction for the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

January 5, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has been awarded federal distinction through the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This honorific designation recognizes the museum as being of national importance. While most […]

Special Edition Magazine Commemorates 80th Anniversary of The Black Sheep Squadron

January 4, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

Gregory ‘Pappy’ Boyington was a Marine Corps fighter pilot and the commanding officer of the VMF-214 Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific during World War II. Boyington was a leading flying ace, Prisoner of War, […]

New RARA Location Announcement Expected in The Spring

January 3, 2024 Luc Zipkin 0

By Luc Zipkin The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), the organizers of the famous National Championship Air Races at Stead Field (RTS) in Reno, Nevada, has announced that they will make public a decision regarding […]

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National Air and Space Museum Reveals Names of the First U.S. Women to Officially Fly Combat Missions

January 3, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has revealed for the first time the names of the first U.S. women military pilots to officially fly combat missions, nearly 30 years after the military […]

"Mission from Taegu" - This painting by Gil Cohen shows the F-84Es of the 158th Fighter Bomber Squadron operating at the FOB Taegu Air Base during the Korean War.

The Art of Aviation: A Docuseries to Follow

January 2, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

In the world of aviation, there lies a realm of artistry that transcends the mechanical and dives deep into the emotional fabric of human history. Documentarian Jodi Goren-Rode’s upcoming docuseries, The Art of Aviation, promises […]

B-29 Doc Announces 2024 Tour Season Launch Weekend in Wichita

January 2, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE The 2024 B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will kick off with a season-opening weekend March 8-10 in Wichita and will coincide with the B-29 Doc & WSU Tech Foundation Pull a Plane event, […]

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Swan Song For The F-100 Hun?

January 1, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 9

By James Church On a cold, December Saturday, those who had gathered on the wind-swept ramp at the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Indiana, were about to witness a very special, if bittersweet event. After […]

Year: 2024

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Announces New President

US Senate Recognizes December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’

Federal Distinction for the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Special Edition Magazine Commemorates 80th Anniversary of The Black Sheep Squadron

New RARA Location Announcement Expected in The Spring

National Air and Space Museum Reveals Names of the First U.S. Women to Officially Fly Combat Missions

The Art of Aviation: A Docuseries to Follow

B-29 Doc Announces 2024 Tour Season Launch Weekend in Wichita

Swan Song For The F-100 Hun?

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Achieves Major Milestone

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’

Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder