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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator
Although under-armed and underpowered by the time it was called to combat, the Vindicator had…
Today in Aviation History: Gregory “Pappy” Boyington Shot Down
Shot down on January 3, 1944, Pappy Boyington was declared missing in action (MIA) until…
A VETERAN’S STORY: The Invaders Finally Come Home
By Pete Mecca An airfield in northeast Thailand designated as NKP (Nakhon Phanom) during the…
The Hero Around the Corner – A Dambusters Pilot Remembered
Here in the USA, as we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary tomorrow for the…
Wildman—The Incredible Story of Corsair Ace Chris Magee
By Dave O’Malley of Vintage Wings of Canada Ladies and Gentlemen Aviators Christopher Lyman Magee was,…
North Carolina Air National Guard, 70 Years and Still Flying Strong
The 145th Airlift Wing stood up on March 15, 1948, just six months after the…
Screwball, The Story Behind the Name
By Dave O'Malley of Vintage Wings of Canada On the island of Malta in the…
A VETERAN’S STORY: The Story of One Huey
By Pete Mecca In the year 1427, celebrated Vietnamese patriot Le Loi defeated the occupying…
A VETERAN’S STORY: “Hitting The Silk” Over Burma
By Pete Mecca From a special article in the New York Times on December 15,…
2017 In Review Through Warbirds News’ Top Articles
2017 has been another great year for warbirds, with many significant events and first flights…
RAF 100th Anniversary Tour – Ian Allan Aviation Tours (June 30th – July 17th, 2018)
The Royal Air Force will be celebrating its centenary in 2018. Formed on April 1st,…
Legendary Pilot Inspires New generation of Air Warriors
In March of 1967, a flight of F-4 Phantom IIs from the 433rd Tactical Fighter…
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