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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny

An in-depth look at the Curtiss JN-4D Jenny at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, exploring its…

Adam Estes

Connie Palacioz: A B-29 DOC and World War II-era Rosie the Riveter Legend

Connie Palacioz, WWII “Rosie the Riveter” and B-29 DOC volunteer, dies at 101 after a…

Moreno Aguiari

“Spooky” Becomes Spooky: Nose Art Brings CAF AC-47 to Life

The CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 officially becomes “Spooky” with the addition of its iconic…

Kevin Wilkins

Combat Veteran Czechoslovak Supermarine Spitfire Returns Home

A historic Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk. IXe with ties to Czechoslovak RAF pilots is returning…

Kevin Wilkins

Lyon Air Museum Acquires WWII Combat Veteran P-51D “Sierra Sue II”

Lyon Air Museum welcomes WWII P-51D Sierra Sue II, one of the finest restored Mustangs,…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa N43JE

A detailed profile of Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa N43JE, a rare airworthy rebuild of Japan’s WWII…

Adam Estes

B-29 Doc and P-51 Gunfighter to Visit Allentown During Memorial Day Weekend Tour

B-29 Doc and P-51 Gunfighter will visit Allentown over Memorial Day weekend, offering tours and…

Amreetam Basu

All 3 CAF TBM Avengers at the Gathering of Avengers, Peru, Illinois

All three CAF TBM Avengers will appear together for the first time at the 2026…

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New Contract Secures Long-Term Future of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfires and Hurricanes

A new £32 million UK Ministry of Defence contract will keep the Battle of Britain…

Kevin Wilkins

Call to Action: Why Saving Burke Lakefront Airport Means Saving The Cleveland National Air Show

The Cleveland National Air Show and Burke Lakefront Airport face closure. Learn why this issue…

Kevin Wilkins

Barnstormer-USA and Romain Hugault Unveil “Burma Banshees” Collection Ahead of Sun ’n Fun

Barnstormer-USA partners with Romain Hugault on the “Burma Banshees” T-shirt, inspired by WWII P-40 Warhawks,…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas A-24A-DE Banshee, s/n 42-60817

A detailed profile of Douglas A-24A Banshee 42-60817, tracing its WWII service, civilian roles, and…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Camel F.1 Replica

In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Sopwith Camel replica on…

Adam Estes

Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai Returns: WWII Japanese Fighter Raised After 81 Years Beneath the Sea

A rare Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai fighter has been recovered off Kagoshima, Japan, after 81 years…

Moreno Aguiari