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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra first flew on December 7, 1942. An improved successor to the…
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed L-188 Electra
The Lockheed L-188 Electra made its first flight on December 6, 1957, becoming America’s first…
Strix Aero Announces New Allison V-1710 Overhaul Business
The world of warbird maintenance, restoration, parts supply, and overhaul is, without a doubt, a…
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Hollywood Premiere for ‘Masters of the Air’, Exclusive Review
By Nicholas Kanakis Reminiscent of Hollywood days of old, Masters of the Air, the new…
The Corsairs of Baa Baa Blacksheep — Confusion In Numbers
On September 21st, 1976, the famed TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep first aired on…
Wreckchasing 102: Exploring Military and Commercial Aircraft Crash Sites
Well-known author and historian Nick Veronico has recently co-published his second book of the Wreckchasing…
Smithsonian’s Bf 109 Unveils a Hidden Story of Resistance
By Adam Estes On a typical day at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM)’s…
My Bombshells Warbird Calendar Now Under New Ownership – Continue The Legacy With a 2024 Edition
PRESS RELEASE Wichita, Kansas — January 9, 2024 — My Bombshells, the iconic brand known…
Geoff Goodall 1947 – 2024
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor We are sad to report that aviation historian and author…
Fighter Aircraft: A-36 Apache, An American Pioneer
When P-51 Mustang made its much publicized combat debut in Europe in December 1943, the…
US Senate Recognizes December 17 as ‘Wright Brothers Day’
On December 18, 2023 the United States Senate passed S. 513: a resolution recognizing December…
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…
The Art of Aviation: A Docuseries to Follow
In the world of aviation, there lies a realm of artistry that transcends the mechanical…
Five Aviation Museums Every Enthusiast Must Visit In 2024
"Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners…
Christmas With The Mighty Eighth
Christmas in the 8th Air Force during World War II would have been a mix…
Christmas During WWII
by Kaitlyn Crain Enriquez - National Archives In honor of the holiday season, the Unwritten…
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