Kevin Wilkins Bio

Kevin Wilkins

Kevin Wilkins is a veteran journalist who has spent more than 30 years working for a major British broadcaster. His passion for aviation began at a young age, inspired by his father, who flew the English Electric Lightning. A long career in mainstream news, politics, and journalism kept him largely away from his early interest in aviation history. As he approaches retirement, Kevin is increasingly returning to that passion and becoming more involved with Vintage Aviation News.
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CAF TRARON Formation Clinic Returning to West Georgia Regional Airport

CAF TRARON will hold a formation clinic for historic aircraft pilots at West Georgia Regional…

Restoration of Rare Nakajima C6N1 Saiun Advances at Kawaguchiko Fighter Museum

Kawaguchiko Fighter Museum has made significant progress restoring its rare Nakajima C6N1 Saiun, with fuller…

Major Milestone Reached in Wisconsin de Havilland Comet 1 Replica Project

Steve McNeilly’s de Havilland Comet 1 replica reaches a major milestone as its three left…

Last Marine Corps–Produced AV-8B Harrier II+ Joins National Naval Aviation Museum

The final AV-8B Harrier II+ produced for the U.S. Marine Corps has joined the National…

World’s Only Airworthy Supermarine Seafire XVII Returns Home to RNAS Yeovilton

The world’s only airworthy Supermarine Seafire XVII has returned to RNAS Yeovilton following the successful…

Aircraft Restoration Company Unveils USAAF Scheme on Spitfire PR.XI PL983

Aircraft Restoration Company’s rare Spitfire PR.XI PL983 has emerged at Duxford in temporary USAAF markings…

A-10 Thunderbolt II with Two Identities “Flies” Again at Barnes Air National Guard Base

An A-10 known as Georgia Girl “flies” again at Barnes ANGB, preserving its own history…

Shuttleworth Trust Launches £250,000 Appeal to Return de Havilland DH.88 Comet to Flight

The Shuttleworth Trust has launched a £250,000 appeal to rebuild de Havilland DH.88 Comet G-ACSS…

B-17G Sentimental Journey Coming to Planes of Fame Air Museum

Tour or fly aboard the B-17G Sentimental Journey during its September 2–6, 2026, visit to…

American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina Goes on Display at EAA Aviation Museum

The American Heritage Museum’s restored PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459 is now on display at the…