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Michigan Flight Museum Honors Memorial Day with Flyovers and ‘Tribute Rosies’ Appearances

As communities across Michigan and Illinois gather to honor fallen service members this Memorial Day,…

Moreno Aguiari

Memorial Day Program Highlights Japanese American Veterans of World War II

This event on May 24 honoring Japanese Americans who served in WWII will include a…

Angela Decker

Restored WWII-Era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman Unveiled in Living History Event at Lelystad Airport

A freshly restored WWII-era Noorduyn C-64 Norseman was unveiled at Lelystad Airport on April 25,…

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Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Announces Opening for New Galleries

The National Air and Space Museum gets closer to fully completing the most extensive renovation…

Adam Estes

Vulcan-Themed STEM Education Initiative Takes Off Across Yorkshire

A powerful new education initiative is bringing the legacy of the iconic Vulcan bomber into…

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Historic Douglas DC-2 for Sale as Nederlands Transport Museum Faces Closure

One of only eight surviving Douglas DC-2 aircraft is now up for sale as the…

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MiG Killer F/A-18 Hornet Lands on USS Hornet

A historic F/A-18 Hornet goes on display aboard the WWII aircraft carrier that also recovered…

Adam Estes

Volandia Park and Flight Museum to Receive Historic Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Jet Tied to Enrico Mattei Tragedy

On May 17, 2025, Volandia Park and Flight Museum will receive a significant addition to…

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The Museum of Flight Awards $276,000 in Scholarships to Aspiring Aviation and Aerospace Students

The Museum of Flight granted $276,000 in scholarships to 16 Washington students on May 8,…

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Evel Knievel’s Skycycle X-2 Replica Joins Spirit of Flight Museum Collection

The Spirit of Flight Foundation in Nampa, Idaho, has announced the addition of a replica…

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From Deck to Display: The Only C-130 to Ever Land on a Carrier Lives at the National Naval Aviation Museum

LOOK MA, NO HOOK: The Legendary Carrier Landings of KC-130F BuNo 149798. The very aircraft…

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Yorkshire Air Museum to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Special Events

The Yorkshire Air Museum is marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a poignant…

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