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Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 255,256 and 257
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (867+ words) Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 "Just Jane" " Restoration Update 255,256 and 257Vintage Aviation News The restoration of Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 "Just Jane" at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (LAHC) continues to advance steadily, with recent updates highlighting progress on the aircraft"s nose section,…...
WWII Combat P-40N Warhawk That Shot Down Japanese Aircraft Listed For Sale
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1182+ words) WWII Combat P-40N Warhawk That Shot Down Japanese Aircraft Listed For Sale'Vintage Aviation News Platinum Fighter Sales has listed a historically significant P-40N Warhawk for sale that served in World War II. The P-40N-5-CU, with serial number 28748 and United States Army Air Corps…...
WWII USS Hornet Museum Veteran Alfred J. Payne Visits Hornet Museum at 101
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (540+ words) At 101 years old, Alfred J. Payne, the last surviving veteran of USS Hornet (CV8), returned to the USS'Hornet Museum to celebrate the opening of the CV8 Legacy Room. The exhibit honors the ship and its crew, featuring artifacts from the carrier and a…...
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum Expands Tours, Events, and Volunteer Opportunities
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (461+ words) USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum Expands Tours, Events, and Volunteer Opportunities'Vintage Aviation News The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum has outlined a series of recent updates reflecting ongoing preservation work, volunteer activity, and upcoming public programs aboard the…...
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Host Mighty Talks on March 7 About Historic Berlin Mission
3+ day, 26+ min ago (335+ words) National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Host Mighty Talks on March 7 About Historic Berlin Mission'Vintage Aviation News O'Neil's presentation will focus on the ten-man crew led by Lt. William V. Owen of the 482nd Pathfinder Bomb Group's 813th Bomb Squadron....
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 ‘Major’ Maintenance Update
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (662+ words) Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 "Major" Maintenance Update'Vintage Aviation News This is the second in a planned series of updates for members of the RAF Memorial Flight Official Club, outlining progress on the extensive maintenance programme currently underway on…...
Fly Fast, Hit Hard, Take a Punch: A Brief History of the War-Winning P-47 Thunderbolt
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1857+ words) The venerable P-47 Thunderbolt or "Juggernaut" fought its way to fame for its toughness and reliability in the skies of World War II. In the early morning of November 20, 1944, Lt. Cliff Saari and his fellow P-47 Thunderbolt pilots were hunting for more trouble....
Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 Returns to the Air
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (450+ words) Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 Returns to the Air'Vintage Aviation News Those who follow the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be aware that Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 has spent more than two years at Biggin Hill, undergoing an extensive maintenance program with…...
Aces of the Great War: Georges Madon - The 41 Victories of France’s Strategic Ace
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (1100+ words) Georges Madon rose from a malaria-stricken youth in Tunisia to become one of France's top World War I fighter aces, finishing the war with 41 confirmed victories. Known for his bold attacks and leadership of Spa38, he trained future aces and earned…...
Three Legendary World War II Warbirds Return to Kansas City for the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) Three iconic World War II aircraft'the B-29 Superfortress "Doc," P-51 Mustang "Gunfighter," and C-47 "That's All, Brother"'will be featured at New Century Air Center near Kansas City from July 31 to August 3. The Commemorative Air Force Heart of America Wing hosts this special…...