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

Unlimited Class withdraws from participation in 2025 National Championship Air Races

The Unlimited Class will not compete in the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell,…

Moreno Aguiari

American Airpower Museum Offers WWII Douglas C-47 Scenic Flights August 16 & 30, 2025

Fly aboard the American Airpower Museum’s WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain Second Chance on August 16…

Guest Author

New Markings for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster in 2027

In 2027, BBMF Lancaster PA474 will debut new markings honoring IX Squadron’s wartime Lancaster LM220,…

Moreno Aguiari

Vultee BT-13 “Annie” Flies Again!

After seven years of hard work after a runway incursion, the team restoring the Vultee…

Adam Estes

Today in Aviation History: First Flight Past the Sound Barrier in Canada

On August 9, 1950, Alexander John “Al” Lilly became the first Canadian to break the…

Austin Hancock

Aero Vintage Books Launches the B-17 Production List, A Comprehensive Online B-17 Research Tool

Aero Vintage Books launches the B-17 Production List, a 4,000-page online database detailing the histories…

Moreno Aguiari

Fagen Fighters WWII Museum SBD Dauntless Arrives Ahead of ‘Victory at Sea’ Event

Fagen Fighters WWII Museum welcomes a rare 1942 Douglas SBD Dauntless ahead of its Victory…

Moreno Aguiari

Air Zoo Launches Thrilling New Exhibit: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits

Explore Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits at the Air Zoo—a hands-on exhibit showcasing the science,…

Moreno Aguiari

From Zero to Hero: SB2C Helldiver Takes Flight at National Museum of World War II Aviation

A rare Curtiss SB2C Helldiver returned to the skies on July 19 at the National…

Moreno Aguiari

Three Legendary World War II Warbirds Return to Kansas City for the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour

Experience history up close as the B-29 Doc, P-51 Gunfighter, and C-47 That’s All, Brother…

Moreno Aguiari

Records Set at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Soars to New Heights

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 set new records with 704,000 attendees and over 10,000 aircraft, celebrating…

Moreno Aguiari

Liberty Foundation Offers Rare Flight Experience in Historic P-51 Mustang ‘Old Crow’

Experience history in flight aboard the Liberty Foundation’s P-51 Mustang Old Crow, now offering Living…

Moreno Aguiari