The Albatross: A 1950s Seaplane Finds New Purpose in the 2020s
The Albatross returns. From the Grumman HU-16 rescue seaplane of the 1950s to the modern…
Grounded Dreams: Dornier Do 335, WWII’s Fastest Propeller Aircraft That Never Saw Combat
The Dornier Do 335 was a fast, unconventional World War II fighter whose advanced design…
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) Pre-Season Work-Up Flying is Now Well Underway at RAF Coningsby
As reported in the RAF Memorial Flight Official Club’s March newsletter, the Battle of Britain…
From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum
The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.
Spitfire Mk.I P9372 Flies Again For The First Time in 85 Years
For the first time in 85 years, the skies above Biggin Hill once again echoed…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Bu.No. 79863
Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Grumman F6F-5…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster
On April 23, 1956, the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster took to the skies for the first…
Experience the Blue Angels at the National Naval Aviation Museum: 2025 Practice Schedule Announced
One of the most unique and exhilarating experiences available to visitors of the National Naval…
FG-1D Corsair KD345 Departs the UK For a New Chapter in The United States
In a poignant changing of the guard at Duxford, one historic warbird arrives just as…
RAF Museum Donates Undercarriage to Wings Aviation Museum For Hawker Kestrel XS694 Restoration
In a landmark move for British aviation preservation, the Royal Air Force Museum has donated…
Five Top Plane Games to Play on PC
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…
Spooky Update: Progress Heats Up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s Douglas AC-47 Project
Restoration efforts are ramping up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship as…
Jon Kotwicki and the FLY8MA Pilot Lodge: A Vision for Aviation Adventure in Alaska With a Vintage Touch
Nestled in the Alaskan wilderness, the Fly8MA Pilot Lodge is a dream destination for pilots…
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer
On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…
Air Legends Foundation Bringing ‘Flight of the Cats’ to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
A rare gathering of legendary Grumman warbirds is set to take flight at EAA AirVenture…
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