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The Pennington P-51 ‘Lucy Gal’ Tuskegee Flight Memorial (Part 1)

In this series, Austin Hancock tells the story of his effort to research and honor…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Messerschmitt Me 262A-1 White 25

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

The Fastest Warbird: Darryl Greenamyer and the RB-104 “Red Baron”

On October 24, 1977, Darryl Greenamyer set a world speed record in a homebuilt F-104.…

‘Bomber Boys’ by Photographer John Slemp Part 1: Jimmy Stewart’s Jacket

Photographing the Hollywood star and squadron commander's flight jacket is part of a unique book…

The Art of North American’s WWII Aircraft Engineering Drawings

Thousands of original North American Aviation technical drawings undergo preservation and cataloguing, highlighted in museum…

Smithsonian’s Albatros D.Va ‘Stropp’: A Mysterious History Uncovered

The World War I German fighter now on display at the NASM has a long…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Beechcraft RC-45J Navigator #585

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

Inside the Customized Jets of Professional Sports Teams

"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3701G

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

When a Passion Becomes a Career – Bernie Vasquez

A conversation with consummate warbird pilot Bernie Vasquez about his aviation journey.

The Cardington Hangars and Britain’s Airship Guardians

By Ronan Thomas Standing majestically in Bedfordshire farmland, their sheer size and engineering are testament…

Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak

The Skystreak performed an important role in aeronautical research by its being able to fly…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M3-22 Zero 3852

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…

A Central New York Tuskegee Airman Receives Posthumous Honor

Legacy, the collection of accomplishments we create through a lifetime. All the good deeds, jobs,…