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Randy's Warbird Profiles: Franklin PS-2 glider
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (538+ words) This article explores the little-known Franklin PS-2 glider, a simple yet important training aircraft that quietly supported U. S. Navy aviation from the mid-1930s through World War II. Built in 1935 and restored to airworthy condition by WAAAM in 2014, the PS-2 represents an early American…...
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Hold Sixth Annual Flags for the Fallen
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (346+ words) Vintage Aviation News The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler, GA, will hold its sixth annual Flags for the Fallen event from May 22 through May 25, 2026, at its Memorial Garden in Chatham County, Georgia. The event, presented by…...
Restoring "Sandbar Mitchell: A Youth-Driven Revival of a WWII B-25 Bomber - Spring 2025 Update
1+ year, 1+ week ago (400+ words) The restoration of the WWII B-25 J Sandbar Mitchell is gaining momentum at a the Warbirds of Glory Museum, where students and volunteers are rebuilding the historic bomber from the ground up....
Help Restore a Piece of History: B-25 J Sandbar Mitchell Needs Its First Propeller
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (50+ words) The Warbirds of Glory Museum needs your help to complete the restoration of their B-25 J Sandbar Mitchell. With rare 6359 A-18 propeller blades now within reach, your tax-deductible donation can help secure the aircraft's first propeller and bring this iconic WWII bomber…...
Warbirds of Glory Fundraiser to Feature Open House, Gala Dinner, and Presentation by Brigadier General Paul Tibbets IV
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (318+ words) Vintage Aviation News On June 27, aviation enthusiasts, history supporters, and members of the local community will have a unique opportunity to experience WWII aviation history firsthand during the Warbirds of Glory Fundraiser event. The day-long celebration will combine an open…...
Historic Formations and First-Time Flyers Shine at Shuttleworth Military Airshow
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (1149+ words) The Shuttleworth Military Airshow returned to Old Warden on May 31, 2025, offering a remarkable blend of aviation history and flying artistry. Among the many highlights was a rare and evocative formation pairing a World War I SE5a with a World War II…...
Behind the Hangar Doors: Exploring Shuttleworth's Engineering Open Workshop
3+ week, 4+ day ago (598+ words) Emma Quedzuweit takes readers inside the Shuttleworth Collection's annual Engineering Open Workshop at Old Warden, offering a personal look at the restoration hangars, Spitfire maintenance, vintage engine runs, and the dedicated engineers who keep this historic fleet flying....
Aces of War: William George Barker - The Hero of the Italian Front
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1173+ words) William George Barker rose from a machine gunner in the Canadian Mounted Rifles to become one of the most decorated Allied aces of WWI with 50 victories. Flying aircraft such as the Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Snipe, Barker became famous for…...
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Arsenal VG-36
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (180+ words) The Arsenal VG-36 first flew on May 14, 1940, as a refined variant of France's wooden VG-series light fighters. Powered by a stronger Hispano-Suiza engine and fitted with aerodynamic improvements, the prototype arrived too late to influence the Battle of France....
Grounded Dreams: Miles M. 20 - The Forgotten Fighter Between Spitfires and Hurricanes
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (212+ words) Grounded Dreams: Miles M. 20 " The Forgotten Fighter Between Spitfires and Hurricanes Vintage Aviation News (Image credit: Vintage Aviation News) After the Battle of Britain, which took place in mid-1940 during WWII, the UK was worried about facing a potential shortage of fighter…...