Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium Returns to Las Vegas for 12th Annual Gathering

Aviation historians, wreckchasing enthusiasts, and museum curators will gather in North Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 2025, for the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium, a full-day event exploring the discovery, preservation, and stories of long-lost aircraft and their crews.

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
A wreck of a F-100C. Photo by Craig Fuller
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viation enthusiasts from across the country will converge on the Comfort Inn & Suites Las Vegas-Nellis on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, for the 12th Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium. Whether you call it aviation archaeology or wreckchasing, this passionate pursuit has led museums and private collectors to uncover long-lost aircraft, some hidden for decades. These efforts have brought rare types back from extinction while also preserving the stories of the aircraft, their crews, and the environments in which they rest.

Ki 61 near Babo Airfield
Ki-61 near Babo Airfield in New Guinea

The one-day event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a lineup of expert presentations, including:

  • Michael B. McComb – TWA Flight 3: Exploring the Carole Lombard Crash Site

  • Don Hinton – Searching for MIAs in Laos

  • Ernie LeRoy – B-25 Crash at La Junta AAF

  • Larry Liebrecht – Big Lowry Bomber Crashes in Denver

  • Mark Milliken – Casper Army Air Base Crashes

  • Tony Moore & Nicholas Veronico – Standard Airlines: Fist Fight in the Cabin

Registration is $50 per person and includes lunch plus morning and afternoon refreshments. All attendees must pre-register by Sept. 5, 2025. Registration, discounted hotel rooms, and additional details are available at: https://tinyurl.com/yzrye25j

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F 100C Dave Trojan with Memorial flags photo by Dave McCurry
The wreck of a F-100C and Dave Trojan with Memorial flags. Photo by Dave McCurry
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.