Tag: Aviation History

Randy’s Warbird Profiles – Lockheed M-21 Blackbird

Since his other posts received such a warm welcome, we thought our readers might enjoy…

This Day in Aviation History – Charles B. DeBellevue Became the USAF Leading Ace of The Vietnam War.

On September 9, 1072, Captain Charles Barbin DeBellevue, United States Air Force, a Weapons System…

Combat Veteran Vought F4U-1 ‘Birdcage’ Corsair – Restoration Update

Back in July, we published a report concerning the extremely rare 'birdcage' variant of the…

Rathmines PBY Moving to RAAF Williamtown Aviation Heritage Centre

Back in 2014, our intrepid Antipodean reporter, Phil Buckley, brought us a story about a…

Why is the Iconic Martin Mars Not Fighting Fires?

This summer's wildfire season has been particularly brutal so far in the U.S., even in…

Fancy Owning a WWII Canadian Air Force Base?

Who among us hasn't entertained the idea of owning a former WWII airfield, complete with…

Planes of Fame P-40N Performs This Saturday at Chino

This coming Saturday, September 4, 2021, visitors at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino,…

Today in Aviation History – The First Production Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker Made Its First Flight

by Bryan R. Swopes of This Day in Aviation On August 31, 1956, the first…

Catalina, Strikemaster and Trojan Confirmed for Warbirds Over Wanaka 2022

After being out of action for more than a year, one of New Zealand’s most…

Randy’s Warbird Profile: Boeing B-29-60-BW “T-Square 54”

Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military…