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Superfortress Graveyard – The B-29s of China Lake

After 10 years of research, the book has finally been published! “Superfortress Graveyard - The…

The Fighting Scouts of The Eight Air Force

Weather was perhaps the major problem facing the Eighth Air Force flying out of England…

Thriller Author Launched B-17 Based Novel “The Lost Bird”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 30, 2023)  Novelist Jim “JK” Kelly today announced the launch of his…

Planes of Fame’s A6M5 Zero: The Last Beating Heart of a Samurai

The Planes of Fame Air Museum's Mitsubishi 'Zero' is an A6M5 Model 52, perhaps the…

Behind the Scenes: Aviation-themed Slot Games and Their Development

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Dates Confirmed Through 2027

PRESS RELEASE EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 20, 2023) — Dates for the…

Tustin Blimp Hangar Fire UPDATE

By Adam Estes UPDATE (November 17, 2023): Since the start of the fire at Hangar…

Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 1: Wildcat Days

The first episode of Black Sheep Chronicles: VMF-214 in World War II is now on…

Historic Feature: Col Borman’s Kingcobra

We present this feature article from the July 1998 archives of Warbirds Worldwide Journal No.45…

Lancaster Bomber Recovered From the Sea Bed After 80 Years

PRESS RELEASE via www.raf.mod.uk Personnel from RAF Global Ennoblement have been working alongside the Dutch…

Chuck Greenhill and John Parish Sr. Inducted in The EAA Hall of Fame

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 13, 2023) — Five individuals who contributed greatly…

Exploring the Aviation Allure in Casino Themes

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Wing Wonders: Exploring 8 of The Strangest Planes Ever Built

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EAA Statement on The Death of Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman

PRESS RELEASE Statement by Jack J. Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the…