Vintage Aviation News

Hawker Hurricane Restoration Progresses in Quebec

April 28, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

The restoration of Hawker Hurricane XII 5547, registration number C-GGAJ under the care of Vintage Wings of Canada from Gatteneau, Quebec is reporting progress. The plane, acquired in 2006 has been making slow but steady […]

Avro Lancaster “Just Jane” Continues Progress Toward Flight

April 28, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre in East Kirby, UK has recently had the number 2 fuel tank out for overhaul and to allow inspection of the inner wing condition on their Avro Lancaster, registration number NX611.

AT-6C Texan Returns to the Sky in France

April 26, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Emerging after a 15-year restoration, a North American AT-6C Texan has just recently successfully completed its test flights in Angers, France.

Birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation Plans a Significant Upgrade

April 23, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 3

Brooklands, the world’s first purpose built motor speedway, located in Surrey, UK, opened in June 1907. Built at a time when the national speed limit on public roads was 20 MPH and nearly 50% of […]

“Sandbar Mitchell” Soon to be Retrieved from Alaskan River

April 21, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

Two intrepid Michigan men returned from Alaska earlier this month, on a scouting mission in preparation for a June expedition to retrieve the remains of a North American B-25 Mitchell bomber that has been sitting […]

Flying Heritage Collection Opens Major Expansion of their Museum Today

April 12, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

Today, April 12th the Flying Heritage Collection of Everett, Washington is opening a brand new 25,000 square foot addition to their already impressive 35,000 square foot facility. The brainchild of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen, […]

Collings Foundation Acquires Two Grumman Fighters

April 11, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 1

The Collings Foundation of Stow, Massachusetts has been on a bit of a fighter acquisition spree of late. As we recently reported, the foundation has taken possession of two Focke-Wulf Fw 190s, one is presently […]

Hangar 11 P40 Kittyhawk Nearly Ready for Paint

April 8, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Hangar 11 Collection of the United Kingdom has recently reported that they are fast approaching the point where their Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk G-KITT will be ready for a transit flight to receive her new […]

Extraordinary Flight Training Opportunity in a Messerschmitt Me 262

April 7, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 4

The Collings Foundation is offering Unusual Attitude / Upset Recovery Training and Type Ratings in one of World War II’s most historically important and iconic jet aircraft – the Messerschmitt Me 262. The Messerschmitt Me […]

Mosquito Keeps Buzzing

April 4, 2013 Moreno Aguiari 2

The world’s only airworthy De Havilland Mosquito, FB.26 KA114, is returning home to Virginia Beach. Its owner, Jerry Yagen, had sent it to Avspecs Ltd in New Zealand for restoration. Avspecs gave the Mosquito back […]

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