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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Restoration Advances on Rare B-24 Liberator at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Restoration work continues on the rare B-24 Liberator Rupert the Roo II at the National…

Gulf War Veteran Blackburn Buccaneer XX899 Cockpit To Leave Newark Air Museum

Newark Air Museum's Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B cockpit XX899, a Gulf War veteran known as Laser…

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Calls on Supporters to Back Future Development Plans

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is asking supporters to contact local officials and support proposed infrastructure…

Collings Foundation F-4 Phantom II Set for Wings Over Houston Airshow

The Collings Foundation’s F-4 Phantom II has returned to flight after seven years and is…

World’s Only Certified DC-3 Flight Simulator Finds New Home in California

The world’s only certified DC-3 flight simulator has been sold by EPST in the Netherlands…

Liberty Foundation Adds Rare Douglas B-23 Dragon to Historic Fleet

The Liberty Foundation has acquired Douglas B-23 Dragon 39-0063, widely recognized as the world's only…

Aero Legends Advances Passenger Flight Plans While Honoring D-Day Legacy

Aero Legends has applied for an Air Operator Certificate to offer passenger flights aboard its…

Planes of Fame Air Museum Celebrates the Golden Age of Aviation with June Hangar Talk and Flying Demonstration

Planes of Fame Air Museum’s June 6 Hangar Talk highlights the Golden Age of Aviation…

From Boneyard to Airshow? Former Tomcat Aircrewmen Discuss the Future of the F-14 Tomcat and the Maverick Act

Ward Carroll and Rear Admiral Mike “Nasty” Manazir discuss the Maverick Act and the realistic…

Tora! Tora! Tora! — Keeping Pearl Harbor’s Story Alive in the American Sky

Go behind the scenes with the CAF’s Tora! Tora! Tora! team through exclusive interviews with…