Tag: Aviation History

The Grumman F11 Tiger Entered In Service

It was March 8th 1957, 56 years ago, when the Grumman F11 Tiger entered service…

Yokosuka D4Y Suisei Judy Awakens

A former Japanese Imperial Navy Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive-bomber (Allied reporting name "Judy") fired up…

Punta Gorda Warbirds Weekend Was a Success!

This past weekend Punta Gorda Airport  hosted the fourth annual Warbirds Weekend, which showcased a…

Spanish Vintage Air Club Plans Major Expansion of Facilities

Parc Aeronautic of Catalunya (PAC) of Barcelona, Spain has acquired an over 100,000 square foot…

British Attack Over German Territory

On March 6th 1944 the Lancasters and Halifax's of Bomber Command began an offensive against…

Rare Hawker Tempest II Comes to the States for Restoration

With Indian Air Force livery still evident, Hawker Tempest II MW404 arrived at Hooks Memorial…

Black Arrow Hawker Hunter Completes Restoration

The Hawker Hunter which was the lead plane for the 111th Squadron's Black Arrow aerobatic…

RAFM Trades Vintage for Reproduction Aircraft

The RAF Museum (RAFM) has recently traded a pair of their vintage aircraft, a Hanriot…

London Imperial War Museum Renovation Brings Notable Aircraft to Duxford

The British Imperial War Museums (IWM) held a free admission day at their Duxford Airfield…

KB-50J to be Displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum

After 6 months of meticulous restoration the KB-50J is now fully restored and ready to…