PRESS RELEASE The B-25 bomber Miss Mitchell from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Minnesota Wing will be touching down at the Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Minnesota over Father’s Day weekend. The tour stop hosted [...]
PRESS RELEASE Aviation buffs will have the chance to climb into the hot seats of around a dozen jets, helicopters and other aircraft at the Yorkshire Air Museum (YAM), as the attraction near York prepares [...]
With a steadfast commitment to preserving its esteemed aviation heritage, the Aeronautica Militare (AM) is taking proactive steps to ensure that its legacy continues to soar. Embracing innovation and forward-thinking initiatives, the Italian Air Force [...]
By Adam Estes When the Douglas DC-8 was first flown in 1958, it was just the second American jetliner produced, second only to the Boeing 707, and was among the first narrow-body, four-engine jetliners that [...]
By Charles Scott Williams of the B-29/B-24 Squadron via CAF On The Fly For the past two days, I had the pleasure of working on the B-29 Superfortress FIFI. My assigned task was to help [...]
PRESS RELEASE The B-25 bomber Miss Mitchell from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Minnesota Wing will be touching down at the Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Minnesota over Father’s Day weekend. The tour stop hosted […]
By Adam Estes When the Douglas DC-8 was first flown in 1958, it was just the second American jetliner produced, second only to the Boeing 707, and was among the first narrow-body, four-engine jetliners that […]
By Charles Scott Williams of the B-29/B-24 Squadron via CAF On The Fly For the past two days, I had the pleasure of working on the B-29 Superfortress FIFI. My assigned task was to help […]
By Stepehn Chapis The first time an aircraft “chased” the totality of a total solar eclipse was in 1973 when the Concorde prototype, loaded with scientists, remained in totality for over an hour as it […]
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is going to be displayed at a number of fantastic airshows and events this summer. Flying displays are subject to weather conditions and aircraft serviceability. In addition to […]
By Adam Estes This weekend the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress known as the Movie Memphis Belle conducted its first engine runs at the Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) in California since its arrival at the […]
By Adam Estes Vintage Aviation News (VAN) is no stranger to the restoration team of the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum of Kalamazoo, Michigan, or their ongoing projects. However, one aspect that often sets […]
By Stephen Chapis For the past decade, at a small airport in Provo, Utah, a small band of dedicated volunteers have been restoring what is believed to be the last complete Douglas A-26 Invader to […]
By Courtney Hale Caillouet At the close of 2023, the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) announced they would begin the restoration of their Fieseler Fi-156C-2 Storch, construction number 4389. Storch is […]
By Adam Estes In the desperate and cataclysmic struggle that was the Eastern Front of World War II, which the countries of the former Soviet Union still call the Great Patriotic War, the Ilyushin Il-2 […]
PRESS RELEASE Aviation buffs will have the chance to climb into the hot seats of around a dozen jets, helicopters and other aircraft at the Yorkshire Air Museum (YAM), as the attraction near York prepares […]
With a steadfast commitment to preserving its esteemed aviation heritage, the Aeronautica Militare (AM) is taking proactive steps to ensure that its legacy continues to soar. Embracing innovation and forward-thinking initiatives, the Italian Air Force […]
PRESS RELEASE The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announces its 2024 Tour Schedule which includes a number of airshows and Warbird Showcase events. Most appearances are on weekends and parking and admission […]
Press Release Cole Palen’s Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a non-profit gem in the Hudson Valley of New York state. Fundraising is crucial to our continued operation and our largest fundraiser of the year is coming […]
PRESS RELEASE Dive into history at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) by engaging with our world-renowned collection and immersive programs and experiences slated for the month of April. The variety of events […]
PRESS RELEASE The Fairey-Reed propeller for the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk, which is now getting very difficult to acquire, is undergoing new production engineering by GT-Propellers of Italy with different features. The original all-metal […]
By Commissioning Editor James Kightly As covered in our article ‘NASA WB-57 to chase the 2024 total solar eclipse‘, the high altitude capabilities of a rare, specialist aircraft is being used to undertake stratospheric astronomy. […]
PRESS RELEASE The excitement of the roaring ‘20s returns to the sky as EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor tour kicks off the 2024 season in April. The first stop on the schedule is at Double Eagle II […]
The C-53 N8336C, previously known as Spirit of Benovia, has been renamed Spirit of Douglas and a brand new livery was applied by DC-3 restoration experts Aerometal International, Inc. in the U.S. The fully restored […]
By Courtney Hale Caillouet Spartan Aircraft is far more notable for its Model 7 Executive aircraft, but the company’s rather humble beginnings were with a biplane. The C3 model was based on a design by […]
PRESS RELEASE COAP Wings is delighted to announce an exclusive program of flight and photography experiences during the D-Day 80 Heroes Remembered celebrations. Three exclusive, professionally choreographed events, dedicated to photography and run by COAP […]
By Stephen Chapis What do the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) International Motorsports Association (IMSA), and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring have in common? This is admittedly an odd question, but strange […]
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” Modern technology is revolutionizing aviation, making the skies more accessible. Recent technological transformations […]
By Taigh Ramey. Once again, thanks to well-known warbird expert Taigh Ramey, we can take you behind the scenes with the current Apple TV+ Masters of the Air series. Here Taigh breaks down a dramatic […]
“Vintage Aviation News staff did not write this article; the content comes via our partners who wish to help support our website.” Aviation museums stand as living testimonials to the awe-inspiring progress and courageous endeavors […]