Vintage Aviation News

The National WWII Museum Welcomes Authentic, Newly Restored P-51D Mustang

April 11, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – In conjunction with the special exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II, The National WWII Museum is welcoming an authentic, newly restored P-51D Mustang fighter […]

The Last Flight of Don Gentile

February 1, 2016 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 35

This past Thursday marked the 64th anniversary of the tragic accident which claimed the life of legendary WWII fighter ace, Don Gentile. WarbirdsNews contributor, David Cohen, has investigated the causes behind Gentile’s crash, which also took […]

Aviation Photography Workshop at Stallion 51

January 13, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Have you ever walked the flight line at an air show and wondered what it would be like to photograph those beautiful warbirds without the crowds spoiling the view? Or have you asked yourself what would […]

Thousands Enjoy Atlanta Warbird Weekend at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

September 23, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

More than 12,000 aviation fans and family members filled the tarmac at the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing’s second annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, Sept. 12-13 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. Guests toured A DC-3, a B-17, “Memphis […]

Mustangs and $2 bills

July 6, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

Story by Staff Sgt. Daniel Molineaux CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During World War II, throughout every region involved with the conflict, the importance of air superiority became apparent to allied and axis commanders alike. This realization […]

‘Earthquake’ Titus Flies A Mustang… Again

April 27, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

Back in mid-March, WarbirdsNews published a story about the last official USAF P-51 Mustang flight which took place on April 15th, 1955 with pilot Robert F. ‘Earthquake’ Titus at the controls (click HERE for the story). […]

FJ Titus in P51 last flt for USAF P51WEB

General ‘Earthquake’ Titus to Recreate Final USAF Mustang Flight

March 12, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 9

On April 15th, 1955, Captain Robert F. ‘Earthquake’ Titus, fresh out of Test Pilot School, strapped himself into a North American F-51D Mustang at Naval Air Station El Centro. Titus was working with the Joint […]

Anson Johnson P-51D – Fall 2014 Restoration Update

January 16, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 3

WarbirdsNews has been following the restoration of the New England Air Museum’s uniquely modified P-51D air racer, which Anson Johnson flew during the Cleveland Air Races in the late 1940s. He actually won the 1948 […]

Happy Birthday To The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang

October 26, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 1

By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang flew for the first time 74 years ago today. One of the truly great fighters of World War II, the P-51 was designed from a […]

CAF Warbird Ride Program, More Than Just a Flight

August 7, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

By Jay Bess. When the CAF Dixie Wing travels to air shows, rides events and celebrations, our dedicated group of volunteers – mechanics, ground crew, pilots, ride sales and more – are lucky to hear […]

North American P-51 Mustang