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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…

Lone Star Flight Museum to Host Captain Nia Gilliam for Memoir Launch and Discussion

The Lone Star Flight Museum will host United Airlines Captain Nia Gilliam on Aug. 4…

Yorkshire Air Museum Marks Halifax Restoration Anniversary with New Summer Exhibits and Family Activities

The Yorkshire Air Museum is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its restored Handley Page Halifax…

Vulcan XH558 Adds Four New Engine Ground Run Experience Dates for 2026

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has added four new 2026 dates for its Vulcan…

Volunteer Detailers to Restore Shine to The Museum of Flight’s Air Force One and Historic Aircraft

Professional volunteer detailers will restore and preserve The Museum of Flight's Air Force One and…

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Host Screening of “10 Good Men” Documentary

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host a screening of "10…

The Museum of Flight to Host 1970s-Inspired Sky Lounge Evening on Aug 15

Step back into the golden age of air travel at The Museum of Flight's Sky…

Vulcan to the Sky Trust June Update: Highlights Progress Across Preservation, Education, and Fundraising Projects

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust shares June 2026 updates, including preservation work on Vulcan…

Vintage Flying Museum Unveils Ambitious Vision for the Future While Honoring Its Historic Legacy

The Vintage Flying Museum has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for its future, including leadership succession,…