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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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Warbird Restorations Downunder – Rob Greinert’s Workshop

January 8, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 6

Based upon an article by John Parker of Warbirds Online John Parker recently visited Historic Aircraft Restorations Limited in Albion Park, New South Wales, Australia. This is the world renowned Historic Aircraft Restoration Society’s main workshop. […]

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Doc Waiting For Warm Weather to Fly!

January 6, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 17

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as ‘Doc’ is in the final days of her restoration. There are just a few minor details to finish with the avionics installation, and setting the limits for the flaps […]

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XP-82 Twin Mustang – December, 2014 – Restoration Update

January 3, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

As usual, WarbirdsNews has received the latest XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration update from Tom Reilly at his workshop in Douglas, Georgia. Here’s what they’ve been up to this month! Center Section All the gear door […]

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Sud Aviation Caravelle Cockpit Simulator

December 23, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 4

There are many among us who would love to own and restore a vintage aeroplane, but few of us have the resources to accomplish it by ourselves, either financial or technical. Even fewer have the […]

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Yagen Acquires another FW-190

December 9, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 6

WarbirdsNews has received word that Jerry Yagen’s Military Aviation Museum has acquired another Flugwerk Focke-Wulf FW-190A-8/N This aircraft was previously owned by Bob Russell of Camden, South Carolina. Some readers may remember that Dave Morss […]

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XP-82 Twin Mustang – November, 2014 Restoration Update

December 5, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 2

As usual, WarbirdsNews has received the latest XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration update from Tom Reilly at his workshop in Douglas, Georgia. Here’s what they’ve been up to this month! Aft Fuselages: Part of the team […]

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Messerschmitt Progress

November 24, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 6

Meier Motors, nestled on the fringes of the Black Forest in the small town of Eschbach, Germany has fast become one of the world’s premier warbird maintenance and restoration facilities. There is a radiant quality […]

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The Passing of a Legend: Walt Ohlrich Jr.

November 23, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 10

A true gentleman, in every sense of the word, we are so saddened to learn of the legendary Walt Ohlrich Jr.’s passing on Friday night. For those of you who don’t know him, alongside a storied […]

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The Bristol Blenheim Flies!

November 21, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 10

As reported on Thursday, November 20th by Global Aviation Resource, the world finally has an airworthy Bristol Blenheim again. Under the golden light of the setting sun, the Aircraft Restoration Company’s owner and chief pilot John […]

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Messerschmitts Out of the Barn …

November 17, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 10

While the sale of Connie Edwards’ remarkable collection of six Hispano Buchons has been mooted for some time, it was not until just now that the new owners announced their intentions for the aircraft. Still […]

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