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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo 88303

A detailed profile of Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo 88303, a WWII fighter that flew combat…

Adam Estes

B-29 Superfortress DOC to Return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026

B-29 Superfortress DOC will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, with flight experiences, displays, and…

Amreetam Basu

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss P-40E Warhawk (Kittyhawk Mk. IA) #1034

A detailed history of Curtiss P-40E Warhawk “Maude,” tracing this remarkably original Kittyhawk from RAF…

Adam Estes

Rare Photo-Reconnaissance Supermarine Spitfire PL965 Hits the Market

A rare 1944 Spitfire P.R. Mk XI PL965 is listed for sale, featuring original Merlin…

Amreetam Basu

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: General Motors TBM-3E Avenger BuNo 53575

A detailed profile of TBM-3E Avenger BuNo 53575, a WWII torpedo bomber that later served…

Adam Estes

Fairchild C-123K Provider Offered for Loan and Auction Consideration

A Fairchild C-123K Provider at Hill Aerospace Museum is available through the USAF loan program…

Kevin Wilkins

Tickets Now Available for 2026 National Championship Air Races in Roswell

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 National Championship Air Races in Roswell, featuring…

Amreetam Basu

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