BREAKING: Jerry Yagen Military Aviation Museum Collection for Sale

Moreno Aguiari
Moreno Aguiari
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Jerry Yagen's Famous Mosquito Restoration: SOLD! (Image Credit: Luigino Caliaro/Aerophoto)
Jerry Yagen’s Famous Mosquito Restoration: SOLD!
(Image Credit: Luigino Caliaro/Aerophoto)

While there is much unclear at this time, but we have from reliable sources that the Military Aviation Museum Collection of Virginia Beach, Virgina is being sold off by museum owner Jerry Yagen.

Given the incredible size of his collection it is extremely unlikely that a single individual or organization would take the entire collection together, but it looks like Rod Lewis of Lewis Air Legends in Texas will be acquiring some of the choicest warbirds.

The reasons for the sale and the ultimate fate of specific planes are not known to us with enough certainty to report at this time, but as soon as we know for sure, you will too.

UPDATE: The first two confirmed sales from the collection have occurred and The reasons for the sale have recently come to light.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.