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Yuri’s Day at The Museum of Flight

PRESS RELEASE The Museum celebrates spaceflight on April 8 with both daytime and nighttime events.…

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Museum Reveals UFO

On April 1 The Museum of Flight (TMOF) will display an unidentified flying object (UFO)…

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Dustbusters Flying High at RAF Museum Midlands

When the suspended aircraft at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands need a spring clean,…

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Short Stirling Tail Section on Display at RAF Museum

An enigmatic aircraft section recently went on display at Royal Air Force Museum London in…

P-38 Lightning Demo/Hangar Talk at Planes of Fame Air Museum on April 1st

This Saturday, April 1st the Planes of Fame Air Museum will fly another of their…

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Historic Wright Brothers Factory Damaged in Fire

The historic Wright brothers’ airplane factory complex in Dayton, Ohio, was damaged in an early…

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The Fighting Lady Turns 80: New Exhibit & Birthday Celebration At Patriots Point

On April 15th, 1943, the Essex-class aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown (CV 10), was commissioned in…

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Guardia di Finanza Historical Museum Visit in Italy

 by Luigino Caliaro Founded in Italy during 2010, the Museo Storico del Servizio Aereo (Historical Museum…

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Behind the Scenes: Inside USS Intrepid’s Island

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum has a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour planned for those interested…

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National Rosie the Riveter Day This Saturday at the Military Aviation Museum

The Military Aviation Museum is hosting their National Rosie the Riveter Day event at their…

Newark Air Museum’s Golden Jubilee Event

On 14 April, 2023 the Newark Air Museum (NAM) Nottinghamshire, UK, will have been officially…

First Flight Society Celebrates Wilbur Wright Day With Dr. Peter L. Jakab

The First Flight Society (FFS) will celebrate the 2nd annual Wilbur Wright Day event, a…

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High Level Aircraft Cleaning at The RAF Museum Midlands

The annual high-level aircraft cleaning and inspection will take place at the RAF Museum Midlands…

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Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Looking For Volunteer Docents

As we noted last week, the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum is preparing for…

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