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3rd Annual TBM Gathering – Avengers and Veterans, Warbirds and Patriots Invade Illinois

May 24, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

Avengers and Veterans, Warbirds and Patriots Invade Peru, Illinois By Greg Morehead Imagine what it would have been like to stand on a carrier deck as a squadron of World War Two Navy torpedo bombers […]

Brad Deckert’s TBM Avenger Winter/Spring Update 2018

March 22, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 0

Over the past couple of years, WarbirdsNews has brought our readers several stories about Brad Deckert, and his unique, dual-control TBM Avenger torpedo bomber Bu.85632, including a pilot’s report. As many of you will recall, […]

Warbird Digest Magazine – Aircraft Resurrection Report for Issue #76

January 4, 2018 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

As a teaser to our readers concerning the coverage they can expect from our sister publication, Warbird Digest Magazine, we thought we would share the details from the current issue’s Resurrection Report. The current issue, […]

2nd Annual TBM Gathering

January 31, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 3

By Stephen Chapis In April 2016 90 Tons of Turkeys Invade Illinois. Noted TBM owner Brad Deckert organized the 1st Annual TBM Avenger Gathering, a 3-day event, at Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS) in Peru, […]

2016 in Review Through Warbirds News’ Top Articles

January 3, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

2016 has been a banner year for warbirds, with many significant events and first flights taking place. We at WarbirdsNews have endeavored to keep our readers informed of as many developments as possible, with exclusive […]

TBM Gathering – 90 Tons of Turkeys Invade Illinois

April 20, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 8

As we promised a few months ago, here is our report on the TBM gathering organized by Brad Deckert in Peru, Illinois this past week. The event was widely acclaimed as a roaring success, and we […]

TBM Avenger Gathering in Peru, Illinois – April 16th

February 7, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 31

A rare sight will greet the warbird world this April in Peru, Illinois. At least nine Grumman TBM Avengers are expected to gather at Illinois Valley Regional Airport for a mixture of public displays and an owner/operators conference. […]

The 12 Planes of Christmas 

November 30, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is organizing the “12 Planes of Christmas,” a holiday giving campaign that enables people to support the restoration and operation of World War II aircraft. Located at […]

CAF Rocky Mountain Wing TBM Restoration Update

May 26, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

Edited from a Report by Rob Duncan, TBM Avenger Maintenance Officer for the CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Have you ever had a poorer relative drop by for a “short visit” that ended staying a full year… […]

TBM Avenger Repairs – CAF Update

March 14, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 2

Last May, WarbirdsNews reported that the TBM-3E Avenger operated by the Commemorative Air Force’s Rocky Mountain Wing had suffered damage while taxiing at Glendale Municipal Airport near Phoenix, Arizona (Click HERE to see our […]

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