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: Stinson Model O

Discover the story of the rare 1933 Stinson Model O, a once-lost military trainer recreated…

Announcing the Inaugural DC-3 Society Fly-In & Showcase

The first DC-3 Society Fly-In & Showcase will take place in Mid-August 2026 at Flabob…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman C-3B NC7550

Explore the story of Stearman C-3B N7550, a 1928 survey aircraft later reborn as a…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling

In this issue, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines a rare Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling…

First 25 Years of Powered Flight Highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will feature a โ€œPioneers of Flightโ€ exhibit showcasing original aircraft and…

Cradle of Aviation Museum Unveils Fokker D.VII Replica

After over ten years of work, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is set to unveil…

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959

Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…

DC-3 F-BLOZ Departs La Fertรฉ-Alais for New Home in Belgium

After decades at La Fertรฉ-Alais, the historic DC-3 F-BLOZ, built in 1944 and part of…

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…