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Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra

During the early 1970s, a Martin B-57B Canberra (ex USAF 52-1576) took part in several…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak s/n 51-9522

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

The History of The Hurricane Hunters

Considering the projected landfall of Hurricane Helene, we explore the history of the USAF and…

WWII P-51 Pilot Reunites With His “Aluminum Sweetheart” at the National Warplane Museum

The Geneseo Airshow provides opportunity for a 101-year-old veteran combat pilot to reunite with his…

Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet

NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station obtained this B-47A Stratojet (labeled NACA 150) to study the…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina BuNo. 46522

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

Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 7: The Real Pappy Boyington

Part 7 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series recounts Boyington's roller coaster life as he…

So You Want to Work at an Aviation Museum?

In this article, Noah Stegman Rechtin writes about the various opportunities to become an employee…

Honor Flight Long Island Takes 46 Veterans to Washington D.C.

Honor Flight Long Island, the iconic volunteer-run veterans organization, is proud to announce that their…

Flight Test Files: Viper X

On June 14, 2021, the NF-16D Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) was officially redesignated as…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe SL633

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

World War II Airplane Murals Painted on Oregon Airport Hangars

A local mural artist, contracted by airport tenants, painted World War II planes on hangars…

The Next Generation of Warbird Pilots: Johnny Mazza III

In recent years there has been a push to recognize individuals under 40 years old…

A Conversation With Hess Bomberger, WWII European Theater P-51 Fighter Pilot

The author of this article, Paul Sawyer, submitted to Vintage Aviation News this conversation with…