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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Aermacchi MB-326
Explore the history of the Aermacchi MB-326, the versatile Italian jet trainer that first flew…
The Polka Dot Warriors: How Assembly Ships Guided the Mighty Eighth
Discover the untold story of WWII assembly ships—vividly painted B-17s and B-24s that guided bomber…
Udet’s Curtiss Hawk II Reproduction Project
Two EAA members undertake project to build a flying reproduction of the German ace pilot…
Reaching Across Generations: C-47 ‘Placid Lassie’ Carries Jumpers Again
Young Navy Midshipmen from the Naval Academy Parachute Team Jump from Tunison Foundation's historic C-47…
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Messerschmitt Me 262A-1c W.Nr. 50124
By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history…
Exploring the Antique Aircraft Collection at Pioneer Village
This extensive antique collection in Minden, Nebraska, includes an impressive roster of rare and facinating…
Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star from Seattle Arrives At March Field Air Museum
After many years in storage, this former Navy F-80C will undergo restoration at the Riverside,…
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…
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