Vintage Aviation

Discover the latest news in vintage aviation, including updates on antique aircraft, classic airplanes, historic airliners, and old commercial propliners. Explore stories celebrating the preservation and legacy of aviationโ€™s golden age.

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Tri-Motor Heritage Foundationโ€™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 โ€˜Hapโ€™ Arnold to Headline DC-3 Society Conference

Grandson of Donald Douglas and โ€œHapโ€ 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 Museumโ€™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…

Eight DC-3s and C-47s Gather at Mid-America Flight Museum in Texas

Eight DC-3s and C-47s gathered at Mid-America Flight Museum in Texas for formation flights, aerial…

Major Milestone Reached in Wisconsin de Havilland Comet 1 Replica Project

Steve McNeillyโ€™s de Havilland Comet 1 replica reaches a major milestone as its three left…

BAPAโ€™s Rare Tipsy Trainer Restoration Nears Reassembly

The Belgian Aviation Preservation Association is nearing reassembly of a rare 1939 Tipsy Trainer once…

Worldโ€™s Only Flying DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies Over Maine

The worldโ€™s only flying DC-3 on floats, N130Q, returned to the skies over Maine, completing…

Century-Old Curtiss Oriole Returns to Its Garden City Birthplace

The Cradle of Aviation Museum acquires a rare Curtiss Oriole to be restored in the…