Tag: Aviation History

Pilot Reunited With C-130 He Flew to Escape Saigon 45 Years Ago

About six months ago, we noted the arrival, by road, of a combat veteran Lockheed…

Honduran Corsair – A Legend For Sale Downunder

The Vought F4U Corsair is, without doubt, one of the most potent and charismatic fighter…

National Naval Aviation Museum Live Online: April 7th – Doolittle Raid

With the global shutdown in full swing, many aviation museums are pursuing virtual outreach via…

A Veteran’s Story: Caribou to Santabou

By Pete Mecca Born and raised in Cajun country, Alan Gravel received a degree in…

Museum Discovers Lost da Vinci Masterpiece in Caproni Ca-21

The Museum of Flight today announced that the fabric covering of its rare, World War…

Blue Air Training Acquires Seven OV-10 Broncos

With the rise in civilian-military partnerships over the past few decades, with civilian contractors taking…

The Final Mission – EAA’s New Book with Personal Stories of B-17 Veterans

The Experimental Aircraft Association has just announced the release of a new book featuring dozens…

The Museum of Flight is Now in Your Home

Given that almost every aviation museum around the globe is currently shuttered due to the…

Pacific Combat Veteran Douglas C-47 Skytrain – Restoration Downunder

When we think of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, we invariably focus upon those aircraft which…

Ex-RAF Jaguar Fast Taxi Run at Bentwaters Cold War Museum

As most readers will know, the United Kingdom features many world-class aviation museums. However, it…