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Hill Aerospace Museum Restores B-29 Superfortress

Volunteers at Hill Aerospace Museum are restoring a B-29 Superfortress displayed as Straight Flush, highlighting…

Adam Estes

Honor Flight Long Island and American Airpower Museum to Host Patriotic Reunion for Veterans

Honor Flight Long Island and the American Airpower Museum will host a reunion on August…

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Polish Aviation Museum to Display Replica of RWD-8 Army and Civilian Trainer

Discover the Polish Aviation Museum’s replica of the 1930s RWD-8 trainer, set to debut on…

Emma Quedzuweit

“When Nature Calls: At 26,000 Feet” Military Aviation Museum Debuts Its Most Unexpected Exhibit—Inside the Restroom

Discover the Military Aviation Museum’s unique new exhibit, When Nature Calls: At 26,000 Feet—a humorous,…

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Revival in Motion: Brazil’s TAM Museum Takes Major Steps Toward Rebirth

Brazil’s iconic TAM Museum is being revived through a partnership with the Brazilian Air Force,…

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Castle Air Museum Welcomes Historic AV-8B Harrier II

Castle Air Museum welcomes a retired AV-8B Harrier II from the U.S. Marine Corps, set…

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Goodyear Donates Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to EAA Museum for New Children’s Exhibit

Goodyear donates its last GZ20-era blimp gondola to the EAA Aviation Museum for a new…

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Commemorative Air Force Looks to Revitalize UK Unit – Volunteers Wanted!

The Commemorative Air Force is revitalizing its UK Unit and seeking aviation enthusiasts to join…

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Melodies of War: Victory Vertical Pianos Take Center Stage at the Museum

Discover Victory Verticals at the Museum of Flight, a special exhibit opening August 9 that…

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Support the Douglas DC-3’s Legacy: Join the 90th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

Join the DC-3 Society’s 90th Anniversary Campaign and help preserve the legacy of the iconic…

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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Brings Hands-On History and Expertise to AirVenture 2025

Discover how the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is bringing expert talks, hands-on artifacts,…

Moreno Aguiari

U.S. Ambassador Yastishock Makes Historic Visit to Vilu Military Museum

U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock’s historic visit to the Vilu Military Museum honors WWII legacy…

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Come and Take It! Why the Space Shuttle Discovery Should Stay at the Smithsonian

A growing movement is fighting to keep Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian, warning that…

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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Announces New President and CEO

Peter George has been named president and CEO of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western…

Adam Estes