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The Immortal DC-3 Still Used for Modern Flight Testing

As most WarbirdsNews readers are well aware, the Douglas DC-3, along with its more prolific…

Breckenridge Air Show Report

For many in the southwest, the word Breckenridge evokes memories of high flying warbird airshows…

13th Bomb Squadron: “Appropriating” Bomber Once Again

Nearly 75 years ago, the 13th Bomber Squadron was anxious to take the fight back…

Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV Flies B-29 “Doc”

  Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, "Doc", took to the skies yet again June 9, from…

“Wings of Freedom Tour” to Visit The Museum of Flight

The steady rumble of World War II airplanes will resonate at The Museum of Flight…

Historic P-63 NACA Markings to be Unveiled During “Warbirds in Review” at AirVenture 2017

  The Commemorative Air Force's (CAF) newly restored Bell P-63A Kingcobra will join the “Warbirds…

A6M Zero Rises Over Japan With a Japanese Pilot in The Cockpit

By TOSHIYUKI TAKEYA - From an article originally published on www.asahi.com More than 70 years…

RAF Museum Lecture Series Continues With Two new RAF Talks

Academics, military enthusiasts and interested members of the public are being invited to attend two…

Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, Scott AFB Celebrate 100 Years of Service

The Curtiss JN-4D Jenny is possibly North America’s most famous World War I aircraft. It…

Two Missing World War II B-25 Bombers Documented in Papua New Guinea

Provided by: University of California - San Diego Two B-25 bombers associated with American servicemen…

CAF Fighters & Bombers to Offer Rides at the Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show

Three iconic World War II Commemorative Air Force (CAF) aircraft will bring history alive May…

“The End of the Film” – Hellenic Air Force RF-4E Phantom II Retirement

By Daniele Mattiuzzo Although, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is technically not a warbird…

Hun Hunter XVI and Wicked Wabbit Inbound to AirVenture Oshkosh

As reported by EAA , the Tennessee Museum of Aviation has announced its plan to…

B-29 “Doc” Ready For First Tour Stop at Barksdale Air Force Base

On Thursday May 4th, 2017, the fully restored Boeing B-29 Superfortress, known to us all…