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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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

Hahnweide Old Timer Fly-In 2025 Part 2: A Spectacular Showcase of Vintage Aircraft

The 2025 Hahnweide Old Timer Fly-In near Stuttgart featured around 250 vintage aircraft from across…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”

Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…

The Mighty Douglas DC-3 Celebrates 90 Years Flying

Explore the origins of the Douglas DC-3, from the DSTโ€™s first flight and hard-won development…

Espรญritu Tico II: Preserving Costa Ricaโ€™s Historic Curtiss Robin

The historic Curtiss Robin Espรญritu Tico II, symbol of Costa Ricaโ€™s early aviation and Don…

Samaritanโ€™s Purse Retires Historic Douglas DC-8 as Boeing 767 Enters Service

Samaritanโ€™s Purse retires its historic DC-8 cargo aircraft and introduces a new Boeing 767, enhancing…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica

In this article of Randyโ€™s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…

Americaโ€™s First Flying Museum of Antique Aircraft, The Living Legacy of Cole Palen and the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Discover the story of Cole Palen and the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Americaโ€™s first flying museum…

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Inducts Five Aviation Leaders into 2025 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame

The Experimental Aircraft Association honored five individuals for their outstanding contributions to recreational aviation during…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

Ala Doble Fly-In 2025: Nigel Hitchman Captures a Spectacular Vintage Aviation Gathering

Ala Doble Ranch hosted an extraordinary vintage aircraft fly-in in September 2025. Nigel Hitchman reports…

Historic DC-3 โ€˜Princess Amaliaโ€™ Sets for Permanent Display at Aviodrome Aviation Museum

The D-Day veteran DC-3 PH-PBA โ€˜Princess Amaliaโ€™ has flown her last passenger season. The aircraft…

Curtiss JN-4D Jenny 2975 Flies Again at Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In

The Ala Doble Vintage Fly-In in Esparto, California, saw the return to flight of Curtiss…

Fokker Dr.I Triplane Takes Flight Again at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome After Restoration

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodromeโ€™s Fokker Dr.I triplane flies again after a major restoration, featuring newly…