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Original 1918 LeRhone Rotary Engine Runs for First Time on Fokker Triplane Replica

November 17, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 2

“Fresh” out of the factory box, the engine is mounted on a DR.I replica and ran for the first time. […]

End of an Era: DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Retires After 40 Years of Service in the Netherlands

November 7, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

DDA Classic Airlines, the Dutch volunteer organization operating Douglas propliners announces closure of operations. […]

Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup at Oshkosh

September 26, 2024 Adam Estes 0

There is nothing quite like going to the Vintage Section at EAA Airventure Oshkosh and taking the time to appreciate a meticulously restored airplane from the 1920s or the 1930s that looks as though it […]

Cierva C.4 Autogyro Replica Flies Again in Spain

September 25, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

The replica of the historic Cierva C.4 Autogiro has returned to flight. After sustaining damage in a previous incident, the dedicated team from the Centenario del Autogiro association meticulously rebuilt the aircraft, bringing it back to the skies. […]

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

September 19, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 9

After almost 20 years the world’s only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating the XC-47 floatplane of USAAC trials during World War II. […]

Hollywood Bomber Targets Spring 2024 For Airworthiness

Progress Continues on Hollywood Bomber Beech 18 Restoration

September 18, 2024 Moreno Aguiari 0

Significant progress was made last week on the restoration of the Hollywood Bomber Beech 18, with several critical tasks completed across different sections of the aircraft. […]

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Ford Trimotor Under Restoration at The Liberty Aviation Museum

September 16, 2024 Adam Estes 0

Ongoing Restoration Efforts at the Liberty Aviation Museum: Ford Trimotor Revitalization in Port Clinton, OH […]

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53rd National Stearman Fly-In

September 15, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

Fun times and an eye-catching collection of Stearmans at the 2024 National Stearman Fly-In […]

Light Aircraft Association Rally 2024

September 12, 2024 Emma Quedzuweit 0

The Light Aircraft Association Rally in Leicester, England, is Europe’s largest fly-in of the year, with a great showing for 2024 […]

Pepsi-Cola Stinson Reliant at Oshkosh

September 2, 2024 Adam Estes 0

There is always something of interest for attendees of the annual Airventure at Oshkosh. In the Vintage Aircraft section, an award-winning Stinson SR-7B Reliant, fresh out of restoration, glistened on the grass in front of […]

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