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Gary Velasco, Renowned Warbird Nose Art Artist, Passes Away

Vintage Aviation News remembers Gary Velasco, the legendary nose art artist whose hand-painted work adorned…

Moreno Aguiari

B-29 DOC Cleveland Tour Stop Moved to September, P-51 Gunfighter Added

B-29 DOC’s Cleveland tour stop has been moved to September 10-13 due to engine maintenance,…

Amreetam Basu

Missions of Honor Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

The Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, honoring 100 Vietnam veterans…

Moreno Aguiari

Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 Delivers Spectacular Easter Weekend Airshow in New Zealand

Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 featured Spitfires, Mustangs, Yaks, Harvards, helicopters, and classic aircraft in one…

Nigel Hitchman

B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter Wilmington Tour Stop Moved to September

B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter’s Wilmington tour stop has been rescheduled to September 24-27 as…

Amreetam Basu

Europe’s Only Flying F-86 Sabre Joins The Flying Bulls Collection

The Flying Bulls have added Europe’s only flying Canadair CL-13B Sabre Mk.6 to their collection,…

Moreno Aguiari

Night Mission A-26 Invader Needs New Engine

The CAF Invader Squadron’s A-26 Invader Night Mission needs a new Pratt & Whitney R-2800…

Karolina Marek

National WASP WWII Museum Aircraft to Join Warbirds Lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

Two WWII-era aircraft from the National WASP WWII Museum will join the warbirds lineup at…

Amreetam Basu

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Franklin PS-2 glider

In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Franklin PS-2 training glider…

Adam Estes

Warbirds of Glory Fundraiser to Feature Open House, Gala Dinner, and Presentation by Brigadier General Paul Tibbets IV

Join the Warbirds of Glory Fundraiser on June 27 for a museum open house, restoration…

Moreno Aguiari

Shuttleworth Launches 2026 Airshow Season with Memorable Flying Displays

Nigel Hitcham reports from Shuttleworth’s 2026 Season Premiere Airshow, where challenging winds could not prevent…

Nigel Hitchman

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild UC-86 s/n 42-78040

A detailed look at Fairchild UC-86 serial 42-78040, tracing its journey from civilian Fairchild 24…

Adam Estes

Feel the Need for Speed Again: Cockpit USA Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of the Iconic Top Gun Jacket

Celebrate the anniversary of Top Gun with Cockpit USA’s iconic leather flight jackets, authentic military…

Moreno Aguiari

IWM Duxford Opens 2026 Flying Season with VE Day Flying Day and Massive Chipmunk Gathering

IWM Duxford launched its 2026 flying season with the VE Day Flying Day, featuring 42…

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