Tag: Aviation History

San Diego Air & Space Museum to Run Replica Wright Brothers’ Engine on December 17th

This coming Friday marks the 118th anniversary of the first officially acknowledged, controlled flight by…

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX MH603 – First Post Restoration Flight

As noted in late November, Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.IX MH603 was fast approaching the conclusion…

New England Air Museum’s Lockheed TV-2 Shooting Star – Restoration Report

The New England Air Museum (NEAM) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, like most such institutions, has…

American Airpower Museum Hosting WWII Veteran Reunion on December 4th, 2021

On Saturday, December 4th, 2021, nine WWII veterans, their guardians, families and Honor Flight officials, will…

Setting the Record Straight: B-17 Modification Centers

The following is an edited version of Kevin "K5" Michels' article on how the wartime…

Spirit of Flight Foundation – Bendix Trophy Giveaway

The Spirit of Flight Foundation recently announced a program to help the organization complete the…

Ex-Burmese Spitfire Arrives for Restoration at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar

Back in 2012, the warbird world was upended by the dizzying possibility that up to…

P-51D Mustang 44-73877 Joins The Biggin Hill Fleet!

Famous for their association with Supermarine's superlative, elliptical-winged WWII fighter design, FlyaSpitfire.com announced their parent…

FIAT CR.42 Restoration Update – November 2021

The Fighter Collection (TFC) has been making visible progress on the restoration of their ultra-rare…

RAF Museum Vickers Wellington Mk.X: Conservation Update – November, 2021

The Royal Air Force Museum's ultra-rare Vickers Wellington T.Mk.X (MF628) is nearing the conclusion of…