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Stay up to date with the latest aviation museum news, including new exhibits, aircraft acquisitions, restoration milestones, special events, and behind-the-scenes stories from air and space museums around the world.

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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…

Angela Decker

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…

Angela Decker

Want to Help Restore a Privateer?

The Yankee Air Museum is seeking a dedicated band of passionate volunteers to help the…

Vintage Wings of Canada Corsair Sold

by Richard Mallory Allnutt Platinum Fighter Sales has just negotiated the sale of FG-1D Corsair…

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum to Reopen Soon

We received some very welcome information from Everett, Washington today with news that the Flying…

WASP Museum Homecoming Event – April 28/29, 2023

by Erin Miller This year, the National WASP WWII Museum will celebrate the history of the…

Brutus – BMW VI Aero Engine Car to Feature at Brazzeltag

by Richard Mallory Allnutt . While we don't typically cover automobile related subjects here, there…

Tillamook Air Museum’s B-52 Cockpit Restoration

The forward fuselage of Boeing B-52G Stratofortress 59-2579 is approaching the end of a roughly…

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