Vintage Aviation

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 N56V

Explore Douglas DC-3 N56V, known as the "Spirit of Tillamook," and trace its journey from…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide/Dominie

Explore the history of de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide N683DH, a former RAF Dominie that…

The Little Aviatrix: A Young Girl’s Dream Takes Flight at the National Warplane Museum

"The Little Aviatrix" is a children's book inspired by a young girl's first flight at…

Caldwell Collection Celebrates First Anniversary With Major Expansion at Historic Mustang Field

The Caldwell Collection at Mustang Field celebrates its first anniversary with 36 historic aircraft, 5,000…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beechcraft Model E18S “Kilroy’s Cadets”

Randy Malmstrom profiles Beechcraft Model E18S N118SA, "Kilroy's Cadets," tracing the Twin Beech's civilian history…

Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation’s Ford Tri-Motor Completes First Engine Runs at the Liberty Aviation Museum

After a flying career of over 20 years, then languishing in a Montana forest for…

Supermarine S.5 Replica Project Targets 2031 Schneider Trophy Centenary

The Supermarine Seaplane Charity is building a flying S.5 replica, targeting the 2031 Schneider Trophy…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Pietenpol Sky Scout N1933A

Discover the story of Pietenpol Sky Scout N1933A, a classic homebuilt aircraft designed by aviation…

Globe-Trotting DC-3 Spirit of Douglas Celebrated at Premium Luncheon

DC-3 Spirit of Douglas takes centre stage at an Omaka luncheon celebrating its global journey…

Grandson of Donald Douglas and ‘Hap’ Arnold to Headline DC-3 Society Conference

Grandson of Donald Douglas and “Hap” Arnold, Robert Bruce Arnold will keynote the DC-3 Society…

Caproni Reunion Brings Living Aviation History Over Italy

Two rare Caproni Ca.100 biplanes reunite over northern Italy, joined by a Tiger Moth for…

Behind the Scenes with the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Curtiss Oriole

Following the Cradle of Aviation Museum's acquisition of a rare Curtiss Oriole, the museum assesses…

55th National Stearman Fly-In Draws 91 Aircraft to Galesburg

The 55th National Stearman Fly-In brought 91 Stearmans to Galesburg, Illinois, for a week of…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: 1930 Waco Primary Glider

Discover the history of the 1930 Waco Primary Glider, a simple yet influential training aircraft…