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Castle Air Museum Welcomes Historic AV-8B Harrier II

Castle Air Museum welcomes a retired AV-8B Harrier II from the U.S. Marine Corps, set…

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Goodyear Donates Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to EAA Museum for New Children’s Exhibit

Goodyear donates its last GZ20-era blimp gondola to the EAA Aviation Museum for a new…

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Commemorative Air Force Looks to Revitalize UK Unit – Volunteers Wanted!

The Commemorative Air Force is revitalizing its UK Unit and seeking aviation enthusiasts to join…

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Melodies of War: Victory Vertical Pianos Take Center Stage at the Museum

Discover Victory Verticals at the Museum of Flight, a special exhibit opening August 9 that…

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Support the Douglas DC-3’s Legacy: Join the 90th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

Join the DC-3 Society’s 90th Anniversary Campaign and help preserve the legacy of the iconic…

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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Brings Hands-On History and Expertise to AirVenture 2025

Discover how the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is bringing expert talks, hands-on artifacts,…

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U.S. Ambassador Yastishock Makes Historic Visit to Vilu Military Museum

U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock’s historic visit to the Vilu Military Museum honors WWII legacy…

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Come and Take It! Why the Space Shuttle Discovery Should Stay at the Smithsonian

A growing movement is fighting to keep Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian, warning that…

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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Announces New President and CEO

Peter George has been named president and CEO of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western…

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Hirosawa City Aviation Museum

Discover the Hirosawa City Aviation Museum in Ibaraki, Japan—home to a rare two-seat Mitsubishi Zero,…

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Discovery’s Next Mission: Budget Bill Includes $85M to Relocate Historic Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston

A new federal budget bill includes $85 million to relocate space shuttle Discovery from the…

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Vietnam-Era Huey Helicopter to Fly Over Portage and Kalamazoo

A restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will visit the Air Zoo in Portage and Kalamazoo…

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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Acquires Historic Nose Art Collection by WWII Artist Cpl. Tony Starcer

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has acquired the Tony Starcer Collection,…

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The Unique Shin Meiwa UF-XS: Japan’s Experimental Flying Boat

Discover the history and unique design of the Shin Meiwa UF-XS, Japan’s experimental flying boat…

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