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101-Year-Old WWII C-47 Pilot Takes to the Air with the American Airpower Museum

WWII C-47 pilot Alan Shapiro, now 101, returned to the skies with the American Airpower…

American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island to Host Reunion for 46 Long Island Veterans

The American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will host a reunion on December…

Missed Sundayโ€™s Astro Live by Intrepid Museum on Liberty Bell 7? You Can Still Watch It

Intrepid Museum's Astro Live revisits the story of Gus Grissomโ€™s Liberty Bell 7 and its…

Giving Tuesday at the Intrepid Museum Is Coming Up on December 2

The Intrepid Museum will celebrate Giving Tuesday on December 2 with a special announcement that…

An Audience With Concorde Captain John Hutchinson Set for December at Duxford

Join former Concorde pilot John Hutchinson for an exclusive one-hour Concorde Experience aboard Concorde 101…

Nimrod Preservation Group Announces Urgent Plans for XV232 โ€œThe Mighty Hunterโ€

Nimrod Preservation Group faces an urgent deadline to relocate XV232 โ€œThe Mighty Hunterโ€ from Coventry…

Christmas at the Hangar Returns to NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

Christmas at the Hangar returns to NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum on November 29, 2025, with…

Greatest Generation Aircraft: Christmas Light Flights 2025

Each December in Fort Worth, the beautifully restored Douglas C-49J โ€œSouthern Crossโ€ takes passengers on…

Catching Up with Kermit Weeks: Inside the Groundbreaking of Fantasy of Flightโ€™s Act III

An in-depth interview with Kermit Weeks explores Fantasy of Flightโ€™s new hangar, the launch of…

Planes and Trains Model Railroad Display Returns to Museum of Aviation for the Holidays

Celebrate the holidays at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins with the Planes and…

The Flight Test Museum: A Look Ahead at Future Exhibits

The Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards AFB is expanding to a new 60,000-square-foot…

Intrepid Museum Launches New Fall STEM Programs to Inspire the Next Generation

The Intrepid Museum launches a new season of STEM programs to inspire students, provide mentorship,…

Tickets Now Available for Hops & Props 2026 at Seattleโ€™s Museum of Flight

Tickets are now on sale for The Museum of Flightโ€™s Hops & Props 2026 craft…

Planes, Trains, and Santa Returns to the Military Aviation Museum Thanksgiving Weekend

Celebrate the holidays at the Military Aviation Museumโ€™s Planes, Trains, and Santa event in Virginia…