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 aviation’s golden age.

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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…

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 McNeilly’s de Havilland Comet 1 replica reaches a major milestone as its three left…

BAPA’s Rare Tipsy Trainer Restoration Nears Reassembly

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

World’s Only Flying DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies Over Maine

The world’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…

Historic Caproni Ca.100 Returns to Flight After Three-Year Hiatus

Historic Caproni Ca.100 I-ABMT returns to flight after a three-year hiatus and prepares for its…

Shuttleworth Trust Launches £250,000 Appeal to Return de Havilland DH.88 Comet to Flight

The Shuttleworth Trust has launched a £250,000 appeal to rebuild de Havilland DH.88 Comet G-ACSS…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO UPF-7, s/n 5650

Explore the history of WACO UPF-7 N32018, a WWII-era Civilian Pilot Training Program aircraft restored…

Vintage Flying Museum Honors Jackie Cochran with New Nose Art on Historic Beech E18S

The Vintage Flying Museum has renamed its historic Beech E18S "Jackie" and unveiled new nose…

Douglas World Cruiser Replica Makes Oshkosh Debut

Adam Estes explores Bob Dempster’s Douglas World Cruiser replica, which will go on display at…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Gee Bee Model E Sportster

Discover the story of the Gee Bee Model E Sportster, from its 1930s racing heritage…