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Nixon’s VH-3A Sea King Returns to March Field Air Museum for Restoration

20 years after its initial restoration, a Sikorsky VH-3A Sea King "Army One/Marine One" temporarily…

Adam Estes

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Unveils Five New Galleries as Landmark Renovation Nears Completion

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum opens five new galleries on July 1, 2026,…

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Planes of Fame Air Museum to Celebrate America’s 250th with Rare AT-6 Texan Flying Parade

Planes of Fame Air Museum will celebrate America's 250th anniversary on July 4 with a…

Kevin Wilkins

Commemorative Air Force Establishes New Hawaii Wing

The Commemorative Air Force has officially chartered the Hawaii Wing, establishing its first unit in…

Moreno Aguiari

California Science Center Hosts Preview of Space Shuttle Endeavour

After years of construction work, the California Science Center in Los Angeles holds a preview…

Adam Estes

The American Airpower Museum Warbirds to Participate in FourLeaf Air Show Activities

The American Airpower Museum will bring historic warbirds to the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones…

Amreetam Basu

The Yorkshire Air Museum Receives Lottery Funding of £250k for Collections Project

The Yorkshire Air Museum has received nearly £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…

Amreetam Basu

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Acquires Record-Setting L-39 Jet Racer “American Spirit”

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has acquired the record-setting L-39 jet racer "American…

Amreetam Basu

RAF Museum Sites Recognized in Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026

The RAF Museum's London and Midlands sites have earned Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2026 recognition,…

Amreetam Basu

Port of Tillamook Bay Continues Efforts to Preserve Historic Hangar B

Preservation efforts continue for Hangar B at the Tillamook Air Museum as officials pursue funding,…

Amreetam Basu

The Imperial War Museum Duxford to Highlight Anglo-American Wartime Ties During “Flying Days: The Americans” Event

IWM Duxford's "Flying Days: The Americans" returns July 24 with flying displays, living history groups,…

Amreetam Basu

Warbirds of Glory Museum Receives Stearman Donation

Warbirds of Glory Museum has received a donated 1943 Boeing N2S-4 Stearman trainer. Visitors can…

Moreno Aguiari

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to Host 500-Drone “Lights Over Dayton” Show

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host a 500-drone light show on…

Amreetam Basu

NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum to Host Wings & Things Festival on June 27

NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum's Wings & Things Festival returns June 27 with classic cars, arts…

Amreetam Basu