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Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor)

About Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor)

Richard Mallory Allnutt's aviation passion ignited at the 1974 Farnborough Airshow. Raised in 1970s Britain, he was immersed in WWII aviation lore. Moving to Washington DC, he frequented the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, meeting aviation legends.

After grad school, Richard worked for Lockheed-Martin but stayed devoted to aviation, volunteering at museums and honing his photography skills. In 2013, he became the founding editor of Warbirds News, now Vintage Aviation News. With around 800 articles written, he focuses on supporting grassroots aviation groups.

Richard values the connections made in the aviation community and is proud to help grow Vintage Aviation News.

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Wing Commander Paul Farnes – Last Ace of the Few

January 30, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

We are sad to report the passing of Wing Commander Paul Farnes; the last surviving Royal Air Force ace from the Battle of Britain. There are now just two living members from the The Few, the […]

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – January 2020 Restoration Update

January 29, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

As many of our readers will be well aware, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Center at former RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, England. […]

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National Warplane Museum Ends B-17 Operations

January 28, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The National Warplane Museum (NWM) in Geneseo, New York has just announced that they will no longer be flying the late David Tallichet’s Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-83546, and will be returning the aircraft to […]

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RAF Museum Launches Hurricane 80K Challenge

January 28, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

To commemorate 80 years since the Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force Museum has launched the Hurricane 80K Challenge, encouraging keen runners and novices alike, to run 80K in 80 days. The Hurricane 80K […]

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Beaufighter Restoration Recommences in Australia

January 27, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The Bristol Beaufighter was a versatile combat aircraft, fulfilling many roles in WWII from night fighter to ground attack to maritime torpedo bomber. Based upon its older sibling, the Beaufort, the type was significantly faster, […]

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Hawker Typhoon RB396 – Restoration Update

January 24, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 2

For more than half a century, there has only been a single, complete example of a Hawker Typhoon in existence, and it is purely a fluke that even this airframe still exists. It seems incredible […]

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The ‘Greek Spitfire’ Flies!

January 20, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

We are happy to report that on January 19th, 2020 the Hellenic Air Force Museum’s Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc MJ755 flew for the first time since 1953. The aircraft has been under restoration since 2018 within the Biggin Hill […]

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI TE392 Flies in Australia!

January 15, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

On Monday, January 13th, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe TE392 took the skies for the first time in some years, making two successful test flights from Archerfield Airport in Brisbane, Queensland following a short period of refurbishment. […]

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Pima Air & Space Museum’s Freshly Refurbished Hawker Hurricane Mk.XII Unveiled

January 13, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The Pima Air & Space Museum has just unveiled their freshly refurbished Hawker Hurricane Mk.XII. The museum had previously displayed the fighter wearing the markings of a 257 Squadron Hurricane Mk.I, RAF serial V6864, flown by […]

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Boeing N2S-2 Kaydet – CAF Dixie Wing Restoration Project

January 10, 2020 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

The Commemorative Air Force’s Dixie Wing in Peachtree City, Georgia has a sterling reputation for the high quality of their aircraft restorations. The Wing has completed several ambitious projects since their inception in 1987, with […]

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