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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN

By Randy Malmstrom Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN. This aircraft was built as an aerobatic version…

Adam Estes

America-Bound Movie Star: Historic C-47 “Mayfly” Changes Hands After Decades in Britain

The legendary C-47 “Mayfly” (G-DAKS / N147DC), one of the world’s lowest-time DC-3s and a…

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Inspiring the Next Generation: Warbirds of Glory Museum’s Giving Tuesday Campaign

Support the Warbirds of Glory Museum this Giving Tuesday. Students gain hands-on STEM skills restoring…

Moreno Aguiari

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s WWII Weekend Photo Experience 2026

Experience WWII Weekend 2026 at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum through the WWII Weekend Photo Experience.…

NicK Chismar

Capturing the Past: How COAP Wings Elevates Historic Aviation Photography

Discover how the COAP Wings team is redefining aviation heritage photography through immersive, meticulously staged…

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Yorkshire Air Museum Makes Progress on Avro Shackleton WR963 Restoration

Follow the restoration of Avro Shackleton WR963 at the Yorkshire Air Museum. Volunteers are reassembling…

Giovanni Franchitto

The Missile With a Woman In It, The Story of Jacqueline Cochran and the F-104 Starfighter

In 1963 and '64, aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran set a series of supersonic speed records that…

Stephen Chapis

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Returns in 2026

Experience the Southern Hemisphere’s premier warbird airshow at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 (April 3–5). Historic…

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Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Begins Winter Maintenance Cycle

The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has begun its winter maintenance program, with major…

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FIGHTERJETS INC to Represent Collings Foundation Jets in the 2026 Airshow Season

FIGHTERJETS INC partners with the Collings Foundation and Vietnam War Flight Museum for the 2026…

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Lancaster PA474 Begins 18-Month Major Maintenance Program at Duxford

The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster PA474 has commenced an 18-month Major maintenance…

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Pat Epps, Aviation Icon and Lifelong Advocate for Historic Aviation and Veterans, Dies at 91

Pat Epps, renowned aviator, vintage aircraft advocate, and leader of the Glacier Girl recovery, has…

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RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Welcomes New Commander for 2026–2028

Squadron Leader Paul “Ernie” Wise has assumed command of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial…

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WWII Combat Veteran P-51D Mustang ‘Sierra Sue II’ Listed for Sale

WWII combat veteran P-51D Mustang Sierra Sue II, a 9th Air Force veteran meticulously restored…

Moreno Aguiari