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BBMF Lancaster’s Remarkable Effort to Fly for VE Day 80 Commemorations

As Lancaster PA474 soared over London for the VE Day 80 Commemorations, it was the…

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Beloved “Pedro” HH-46 Sea Knight Receives Fresh Paint at MCAS Cherry Point

The HH-46 Sea Knight helicopter known as "Pedro," a beloved search and rescue icon from…

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Restored Polikarpov I-16 Takes to the Skies Again Over Novosibirsk, Russia

A rare Polikarpov I-16, painstakingly restored over three decades by the Winged Memory of Victory…

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34th Annual WWII Weekend Returns to Reading, June 6–8, 2025

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 34th Annual WWII Weekend returns June 6–8 with over 1,500 reenactors,…

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Flugwerk FW-190A8/N Arrives in Turkey to Join MSÖ Air & Space Museum Collection

A rare Flugwerk FW-190A8/N has arrived in Turkey to join the MSÖ Air & Space…

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Applications Open for NWOC’s 2025 Warbirds 20 Under 40 Recognition Program

The National Warbird Operator Conference is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Warbirds 20 Under…

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B-29 Doc Joins Performer Lineup for 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show

The legendary B-29 Doc is set to soar over Dayton this June as part of…

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World’s Only Airworthy AVRO Anson Arrives in Belgium

The world’s only airworthy AVRO Anson Mk.I, serial MH120 (ZK-RRA), has arrived in Belgium after…

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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Announces 2025 Display Program

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has unveiled its 2025 display programme, featuring a packed…

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P-51 Mustang Gunfighter to Join the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour

The legendary P-51 Mustang Gunfighter is joining forces with B-29 DOC for select stops on…

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How Long Does it Take to Study Aviation in The USA

Discover aviation education timelines in the USA, from quick pilot certifications to four-year degrees. Compare…

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Goodyear Bringing 1925 Livery Blimp to Oshkosh for Airship Centennial Celebration

Goodyear is set to make a historic return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 by bringing…

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B-29 DOC Returns to World War II Weekend in Reading, PA

The skies over Reading, Pennsylvania, will roar with history this June as B-29 DOC, one…

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Today in Aviation History: Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Sets New Around-the-World Speed Record

On May 3, 1976, Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP Clipper Liberty Bell set a new world…

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