Tag: Aviation History

Foundation Raising Money to Build Mini Aviation Library

One of our goals at WarbirdsNews/Warbird Digest is to share stories of organizations promoting education…

Canberra B.6 XH567 – Restoration Update – August 2021

by Phil Buckley and John Fisher In Lakeport, California an English Electric Canberra B.6 is…

Unique Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Offered For Sale

As some may have inferred from the advertisements in late May, 2021 that a number…

Tomcat Tales – A Stray Blackbird in Key West

In a follow-up to our first article from F-14 Tomcat RIO and TOPGUN instructor Dave…

“Dusty Crophopper” to Join The National Air and Space Museum’s Collection

PRESS RELEASE - The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will host…

Westland Dragonfly Under Restoration Down Under

In addition to his report on restoration progress with Avro Anson Mk.I W2472, our good…

Southampton City Council Backs Plans For Spitfire Monument

The Spitfire was designed by Reginald Mitchell at the Supermarine factory in Southampton in the…

Restoring a SAAB B 17 Dive Bomber

On July 2nd, 2021 the world's only airworthy SAAB B 17 attended the Lae Flying…

NASM Lecture: Top Gun Then and Now

Thirty-five years ago, the movie Top Gun brought the thrill and danger of naval jet aviation…

Smithsonian To Receive Historic $200 Million Donation From Jeff Bezos

The Smithsonian will receive a $200 million donation from Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chair…