Warbirds News

Get the latest Warbirds News with updates on classic aircraft, vintage military planes, classic jets, and flying collections. Follow stories covering the industry, airshows, historic aircraft recoveries, and the dedicated individuals preserving aviation history.

AirCorps Restorations
Alan Armstrong 729
Gosshawk 729
Gary Velasco 729

CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron Ground School Strengthens Training and Safety Across the Fleet

CAF B-29/B-24 Ground School, held March 14–15 in Dallas, delivers systems training, safety education, and…

Kevin Wilkins

National Championship Air Races to Feature All Seven Classes at September Event in Roswell

The National Championship Air Races will feature all seven classes at its September event in…

Amreetam Basu

Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan” to Join SUN ’n FUN

The Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan,” one of only two airworthy Constellations of its kind, will…

Moreno Aguiari

B-29 “DOC” to Return to Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo in June 2026

B-29 “DOC” will return to the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo…

Amreetam Basu

Mid-America Flight Museum to Host DC-3 Gathering at Texas Grass Strip in September 2026

The Mid-America Flight Museum will host a DC-3 Gathering in September 2026 at Glover Field,…

Moreno Aguiari

Australia’s CAC Boomerang Fighter A46-54 Flies Again After 81 Years

Australia’s CAC Boomerang A46-54 has returned to flight after 81 years, marking the completion of…

John Parker

Boneyard Files: KC-97 Stratofreighter – Behind the Scenes of a Forgotten Giant

The KC-97 Stratofreighter, an aerial refueling tanker based on the B-29, served the US Air…

Kapil Kajal

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw

An in-depth profile of the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, covering its design, combat service, global operators,…

Adam Estes

NASA Brings Jared Isaacman, Super Guppy, and T-38 Talon to SUN ’n FUN 2026

NASA will headline SUN ’n FUN 2026 with Administrator Jared Isaacman, the Super Guppy, and…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer

Explore the rare Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer through Randy Malmstrom’s detailed look at one of only…

Adam Estes

Shuttleworth to Celebrate 90th Anniversary of the Spitfire with Unique Gathering of Airworthy Marks

The Shuttleworth Collection will mark the 90th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire with a special…

Moreno Aguiari

Temora Aviation Museum Cancels Warbirds Downunder 2026, Announces New Aviation Showcase Events

The Temora Aviation Museum has announced that Warbirds Downunder will not take place in 2026.…

Moreno Aguiari

Collings Foundation’s F-100F Super Sabre Returns to Flight at Ellington Field

One of only two airworthy North American F-100F Super Sabres in the world has returned…

Moreno Aguiari

Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo Announces 2026 Airshow Schedule

The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has announced the airshow schedule for April 14–19, 2026…

Guest Author