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Wingtip of Richard Bongโ€™s P-38 โ€œMargeโ€ Found by Pacific Wrecks, Recovered to Richard Bong Veterans Historical Center

A wingtip from Richard Bongโ€™s P-38 Lightning Marge has returned to Wisconsin and will go…

CAF Airbase Georgia Announces 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour Across Seven Airports

CAF Airbase Georgia has announced its 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour, bringing restored WWII warbirds, flight…

EAA Aviation Foundation Raises Record $2.85 Million During The Gathering at AirVenture Oshkosh

The EAA Aviation Foundation raised a record $2.85 million during The Gathering at AirVenture Oshkosh,…

Historic C-47s “Second Chance” and “Placid Lassie” to Support Take FLIGHT with AVi 2026

Historic Douglas C-47s Second Chance and Placid Lassie will headline Take FLIGHT with AVi 2026,…

RAF Museum Launches Red Arrows Challenge to Support Preservation and Education

The RAF Museum's Red Arrows Challenge invites participants to walk, run, or cycle while raising…

Vulcan to the Sky Trust July Update: Engineering Work Continues as Doncaster Plans Advance

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust's July update highlights ongoing engineering work on Avro Vulcan…

First Flight Society to Celebrate National Aviation Day With Fly-In and Family Activities

The First Flight Society will celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with a fly-in,…

National Museum of Forest Service History Officially Opens in Missoula, Celebrating America’s Conservation and Aviation Heritage

The National Conservation Legacy Center officially opened in Missoula, Montana, featuring interactive conservation exhibits and…

Yorkshire Air Museum to Honor Women’s Military Service During Annual Memorial Day

The Yorkshire Air Museum will host its annual Women's Services Memorial Day on Aug. 9,…

M16A1 Half-Track With Quad .50-Caliber Guns Now on Display at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

The NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum has added a WWII-era M16A1 Half-Track with quad .50-caliber machine…

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre to Host Fundraising Luncheon Celebrating the Spirit of Douglas

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre will host a fundraising luncheon featuring the Douglas DC-3 Spirit…

DARPA Lift Challenge and Flite Fest Coming to National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in August

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host the DARPA Lift Challenge and…

BC Aviation Museum to Host Open House Featuring Snowbirds, Military Aircraft, and Aviation Displays

The BC Aviation Museum's Open House returns Aug. 2-3 with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, visiting…

Valiant Air Command Welcomes C-2A Greyhound as Navy Retires Type

C-2A Greyhound Rawhide 52 joins the Valiant Air Command collection as the U.S. Navy retires…