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Fighter Aircraft: A-36 Apache, An American Pioneer

When P-51 Mustang made its much publicized combat debut in Europe in December 1943, the…

Stephen Chapis

US Senate Recognizes December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’

On December 18, 2023 the United States Senate passed S. 513: a resolution recognizing December…

Moreno Aguiari

Special Edition Magazine Commemorates 80th Anniversary of The Black Sheep Squadron

Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington was a Marine Corps fighter pilot and the commanding officer of the…

Moreno Aguiari

The Art of Aviation: A Docuseries to Follow

In the world of aviation, there lies a realm of artistry that transcends the mechanical…

Moreno Aguiari

Five Aviation Museums Every Enthusiast Must Visit In 2024

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

Moreno Aguiari

Christmas With The Mighty Eighth

Christmas in the 8th Air Force during World War II would have been a mix…

Moreno Aguiari

Christmas During WWII

by Kaitlyn Crain Enriquez - National Archives In honor of the holiday season, the Unwritten…

Moreno Aguiari

The Nature of WWI Aircraft – Javier Arango & Philip Makanna

The Nature of WWI Aircraft - Javier Arango & Philip Makanna Review by Richard Mallory…

The Real Story of the B-17 “All American”

By Adam Estes In many books and magazines on the history of WWII, few photographs…

Adam Estes

Recreating History For The Fagen Fighters P-47 Thunderbolt

by Chad Hill Through my design studio, Django Studios, I have worked with the Fagen…

Angela Decker

Superfortress Graveyard – The B-29s of China Lake

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

Moreno Aguiari

The Fighting Scouts of The Eight Air Force

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

Moreno Aguiari

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…

Moreno Aguiari

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…

Adam Estes