Vintage Aviation News

Masters of the Air Band of Brothers Sequel Series to Premiere in January 2024

The Making of Masters of the Air, Part 4: Magneto To Go

March 11, 2024 James Kightly (Commissioning Editor) 1

By Taigh Ramey. Once again, thanks to well-known warbird expert Taigh Ramey, we can take you behind the scenes with the current Apple TV+ Masters of the Air series. Here Taigh breaks down a dramatic […]

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Planes of Fame’s B-17G Flying Fortress Restoration Report

January 23, 2024 Adam Estes 1

By Adam Estes When visitors to the Planes of Fame Air Museum make the turn to arrive in the museum’s parking lot, they are met by the site of one of the most iconic bombers […]

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Castle Air Museum B-17 Honors “Treble Four”

December 17, 2023 Adam Estes 2

by Adam Estes By now, many readers may be familiar with the work that was recently done by a dedicated group of volunteers on B-17G 43-38635 at the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, California, at […]

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The Real Story of the B-17 “All American”

December 14, 2023 Adam Estes 3

By Adam Estes In many books and magazines on the history of WWII, few photographs of the venerable B-17 Flying Fortress are more prominent in the public eye than this striking photo, showing a B-17 […]

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Thriller Author Launched B-17 Based Novel “The Lost Bird”

November 30, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (November 30, 2023) Novelist Jim “JK” Kelly today announced the launch of his latest book, The Lost Bird, a crime thriller novella about the theft of a World War II warbird during an […]

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Movie Memphis Belle Maintenance Update

November 26, 2023 Adam Estes 1

By Adam Estes Of all the aircraft of WWII, few have had quite the cultural impact as the B-17, known in history as the “Memphis Belle.” This veteran of the 91st Bomb Group, 8th Air […]

‘Masters of the Air’ Gets Premiere Date

October 5, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 3

“Masters of the Air,” the third installment of the Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks-led World War II trilogy — following “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” — finally has a release date, according to Apple […]

Last Chance for a B-17 Ride at The Air Zoo This Year

September 19, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE Experience a multi-sensory and immersive adventure by taking a ride on a WWII B-17 Bomber this Saturday, September 23rd at the Air Zoo located on 6151 Portage Road in Portage, MI just south […]

Museum of Aviation Celebrates Its B-17 and 483rd Bombardment Group

August 31, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 0

The Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, GA held a special occasion to mark two significant and relevant events. Simultaneously, the museum was celebrating their B-17 and the 483rd Bombardment Group Association; an aircraft and […]

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B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update – July 2023

August 7, 2023 Moreno Aguiari 4

As many readers will be well aware, there are a number of Boeing B-17s under restoration to fly right now. Perhaps the boldest of these projects is Mike Kellner’s effort in Marengo, Illinois. He and […]

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