Vintage Aviation

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Hollywood Bomber Restoration Update: Major Systems Completed, Ground Runs Performed

The Vintage Flying Museum’s Hollywood Bomber restoration reached a major milestone with successful engine test…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman M-2 “Bull” Speedmail s/n 1005, N9055

Randy Malmstrom spotlights the rare, airworthy Stearman M-2 "Bull" Speedmail at WAAAM in Hood River,…

Adam Estes

Vintage Aircraft Association Unveils Aircraft Gatherings and Youth Programming for AirVenture 2025

The Vintage Aircraft Association is bringing a rich array of historic aircraft and engaging activities…

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Renowned Aviation Photographer Tom Pawlesh to Appear at Sentimental Journey Fly-In in 2025

Renowned aviation photographer and retired airline captain Tom Pawlesh will bring his signature style of…

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Shuttleworth Season Premiere Airshow

The 2025 UK airshow season launched in style with the Shuttleworth Season Premiere at Old…

Nigel Hitchman

54th National Stearman Fly-In Set for September 1–6, 2025 in Galesburg, IL — Pre-Registration Now Open

The unmistakable rumble of radial engines will fill the skies above Galesburg, Illinois, this Labor…

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P-51C Thunderbird, A Spiritual Tribute

Vintage Aviation News takes a deeper dive into the history of Jimmy Stewart's Mustang air…

Stephen Chapis

Historic Short S.16 Scion Floatplane to Go on Display in Rochester Cathedral

A rare piece of Medway’s aviation heritage is set to take center stage inside Rochester…

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Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Transfers Historic Curtiss JN-4D “Jenny” to Walter Bowe’s Collection

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota, has sold its World War I-era…

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‘Sophie’ the Strutter: A Sopwith 1½ Strutter Comes to Life in Scotland

After more than two decades of meticulous craftsmanship, a full-scale Sopwith 1½ Strutter named Sophie…

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A Fourth Life for a Ryan STM-2

Invading Japanese forces, a brush with the scrap yard, and decades of neglect couldn’t keep…

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Air Legends Foundation’s Lockheed Constellation C-121A Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

The Air Legends Foundation’s restored Lockheed C-121A Bataan will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025,…

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The Future of C-121C Super Constellation HB-RSC: Awaiting Its Next Caretaker

The iconic HB-RSC C-121C Super Constellation, currently stored in Bremgarten, Germany, awaits its next chapter…

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EAA Ford Tri-Motor Tour Brings Vintage Flight Experiences to Cities Across the U.S. in 2025

Experience the golden age of aviation as EAA’s historic Ford Tri-Motor embarks on its 2025…

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