Tag: Aviation History

Vostok 1: 60th Anniversary of Historic First Human Spaceflight

Sixty years ago Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space – and…

Dutch Auster On the Move

In early March came news from the Netherlands that the WWII-veteran Auster AOP Mk.III liaison…

New England Air Museum – DC-3 Restoration Update

Periodically, we like to catch up on restoration updates from the workshops at the world-class New…

The Temora Air Force Centenary Showcase

by Phil Buckley The eagerly anticipated Temora Air Force Centenary Showcase took place over the…

CAF Rocky Mountain Wing – TBM Avenger Update

Back in February, we reported on progress which the Commemorative Air Force's Rocky Mountain Wing…

WWII Paratrooper Jim “Pee Wee” Martin’s 100th Birthday Jump Fest

Most readers will recall the name of Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, the pugnacious WWII 101st…

Military Aviation Museum SBD-5 Dauntless – Restoration Update

Back on March 1st, we reported on the Military Aviation Museum's acquisition of Douglas SBD-5…

Japan’s Phantom Phinal Pharewell

Although, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is technically not a warbird yet, we at…

Ron Alexander’s Legacy Continues

Ron Alexander was known among fellow pilots as a "quiet giant" of aviation, he died…

Military Aviation Museum Acquires an SBD-5 Dauntless

In mid-February, the Military Aviation Museum (MAM) in Pungo, Virginia took delivery of a Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless…