Tag: Aviation History

WWII Fighter Pilot Flies in the CAF’s P-51Mustang ‘Red Nose’

Mission accomplished! World War II pilot Paul Crawford this week fulfilled his dream of flying…

“Skunkie” Seeks New SC Home

Restoration continues on the B-25C once known as "Skunkie" that was pulled up from Lake…

Israeli Air Force Retires the A-4 After 48-Years of Service

While it is not normally the remit of WarbirdsNews to report on current military matters,…

12 Planes of Christmas
 – Douglas C-47 Skytrain

About This Aircraft CAF Airbase Arizona has recently embarked on an ambitious program to restore…

Two Tidal Waves: One targets Islamic State oil, the other bombed Hitler’s supply in 1943

From an original article by  By Tara Copp/Stars and Stripes The pilot in one of…

The National WWII Museum Presents New Permanent Exhibit Road to Tokyo: Pacific Theater Galleries

PRESS RELEASE - On December 12, 2015, The National WWII Museum will open its newest…

WWII Veteran to Realize Dream of Flying in P-51 Mustang after 70 Years

PRESS RELEASE - World War II pilot Paul Crawford dreamed of flying in a P-51…

Italian Air Force Museum, An Interview With the Director

WarbirdsNews  founding editor, Moreno Aguiari, recently paid a visit to the Italian Air Force Museum…

Spitfire on the Ground at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland is one of the most unusual (and beautiful)…

12 Planes of Christmas – Interstate Cadet

As part of WarbirdsNews support for the Commemorative Air Force's fund-raising campaign '12 Planes of…