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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 ยฃ32 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 โ€œBurma Bansheesโ€ Collection Ahead of Sun โ€™n Fun

Barnstormer-USA partners with Romain Hugault on the โ€œBurma Bansheesโ€ T-shirt, inspired by WWII P-40 Warhawks,…

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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…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary BuNo 2582

A detailed look at the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary, tracing its development, Coast Guard…

Adam Estes

Capital Wing flying at Warbirds Over Wilmington, part of N.C. Azalea Fest, America250 version

Capital Wing warbirds will take part in Warbirds Over Wilmington during the N.C. Azalea Festival,…

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CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron Ground School Strengthens Training and Safety Across the Fleet

CAF B-29/B-24 Ground School, held March 14โ€“15 in Dallas, delivers systems training, safety education, and…

Kevin Wilkins

National Championship Air Races to Feature All Seven Classes at September Event in Roswell

The National Championship Air Races will feature all seven classes at its September event in…

Amreetam Basu

Lockheed VC-121A โ€œMacArthur Bataanโ€ to Join SUN โ€™n FUN

The Lockheed VC-121A โ€œMacArthur Bataan,โ€ one of only two airworthy Constellations of its kind, will…

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B-29 “DOC” to Return to Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo in June 2026

B-29 โ€œDOCโ€ will return to the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo…

Amreetam Basu

Mid-America Flight Museum to Host DC-3 Gathering at Texas Grass Strip in September 2026

The Mid-America Flight Museum will host a DC-3 Gathering in September 2026 at Glover Field,…

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