Vintage Aviation News

09/05/2025

Capture vintage aircraft like never before at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome’s exclusive night photo event on October 4, 2025. Limited to 40 photographers, this rare opportunity features six historic planes illuminated for dramatic night engine-run photography under the guidance of retired airline pilot and aviation photographer Tom Pawlesh. Buy your tickets at https://loom.ly/VP5Aq4U

09/05/2025

The American Heritage Museum is restoring a Fairchild PT-19A trainer used by the Tuskegee Airmen. Delivered new to Moton Field in 1944, the aircraft is undergoing a full factory-fresh restoration by Mikael Carlson in Sweden. https://loom.ly/ls3BwbI

The American Heritage Museum is restoring one of only two surviving Fairchild PT-19A trainers used by the Tuskegee Airmen. Delivered new to Moton Field in 1944, the aircraft is undergoing a full factory-fresh restoration by Mikael Carlson in Sweden. “It’ll be the most bone-stock PT-19 when it’...

09/04/2025

Vultures Row Aviation has reached two major milestones in the restoration of F4U-1 Corsair BuNo 02449, joining the aft fuselage to the cockpit and test-fitting its original birdcage canopy. Restorer Chuck Wahl shares exclusive details with Vintage Aviation News on the project’s rapid progress and next steps. https://loom.ly/PXqxU-E

Vultures Row Aviation has reached two major milestones in the restoration of F4U-1 Corsair BuNo 02449, joining the aft fuselage to the cockpit and test-fitting its original birdcage canopy. Restorer Chuck Wahl shares exclusive details with Vintage Aviation News on the project’s rapid progress and ...

09/02/2025

In one of the most beautiful corners of the western Philippines, Swiss-Canadian pilot Raymond Schwab flies his 68-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver. Aviation photographer Dirk Grothe visited him at his base, the El Rio Y Mar Resort on the island of Busuanga/Coron. https://loom.ly/L3rptqw

Photos and text By Dirk Grothe

08/31/2025

Aviation historians, wreckchasing enthusiasts, and museum curators will gather in North Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 2025, for the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium, a full-day event exploring the discovery, preservation, and stories of long-lost aircraft and their crews. https://loom.ly/Z8vfrWs

Aviation historians, wreckchasing enthusiasts, and museum curators will gather in North Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 2025, for the 12th Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium, a full-day event exploring the discovery, preservation, and stories of long-lost aircraft and their crews.

08/30/2025

The American Heritage Museum is enhancing its Vietnam War Gallery with two major artifacts: a Soviet-designed SA-2 Guideline surface-to-air missile and a Bell HH-1K “Huey” helicopter representing the U.S. Navy’s HA(L)-3 “Seawolves.” Both on long-term loan from national military museums, these additions will showcase the high-stakes aerial duels over North Vietnam and the lifesaving role of helicopters in combat. Restoration work is underway, with installations planned later this year. https://loom.ly/JFdU_SQ

The American Heritage Museum is enhancing its Vietnam War Gallery with two major artifacts: a Soviet-designed SA-2 Guideline surface-to-air missile and a Bell HH-1K “Huey” helicopter representing the U.S. Navy’s HA(L)-3 “Seawolves.” Both on long-term loan from national military museums, th...

08/30/2025

In one of the most beautiful corners of the western Philippines, Swiss-Canadian pilot Raymond Schwab flies his 68-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver. Aviation photographer Dirk Grothe visited him at his base, the El Rio Y Mar Resort on the island of Busuanga/Coron. https://loom.ly/L3rptqw

In one of the most beautiful corners of the western Philippines, Swiss-Canadian pilot Raymond Schwab flies his 68-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver. Aviation photographer Dirk Grothe visited him at his base, the El Rio Y Mar Resort on the island of Busuanga/Coron.

08/29/2025

The Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base acquires a former Polish Air Force MiG-21 "Fishbed" for its collection. https://loom.ly/gl_HpdI

The Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base acquires a former Polish Air Force MiG-21 "Fishbed" for their collection.

08/28/2025

Junkers Aircraft has opened a new sales and support office at Venezia Lido’s historic Nicelli Airport, marking a return to a location deeply tied to the brand’s history. The July 15th event, part of a 14,000 km European promotional tour, featured pilot Claus Cordes with his A50 Junior and three Junkers F 13 replicas. The celebration included formation flights over the lagoon and a striking sight—a Junkers A50 Junior floated past Piazza San Marco on the Grand Canal. https://loom.ly/UJ0V7gI

Junkers Aircraft has opened a new sales and support office at Venezia Lido’s historic Nicelli Airport, marking a return to a location deeply tied to the brand’s history. The July 15th event, part of a 14,000 km European promotional tour, featured pilot Claus Cordes with his A50 Junior and three ...

08/27/2025

Thank you to Pratt & Whitney for inviting us to be part of the media tour of your 747SP during AirVenture, and for sharing our video of the experience!

08/27/2025

In June 2025, students from Mosbach University reached a major milestone in the ambitious effort to reconstruct the legendary Dornier Do X flying boat. Building on the vision first reported by Vintage Aviation News in January 2024, the team delivered a complete digital reengineering of the Do X wing—bringing the dream of reviving one of history’s most iconic seaplanes one step closer to reality. https://loom.ly/YMZUg_A

In June 2025, students from Mosbach University reached a major milestone in the ambitious effort to reconstruct the legendary Dornier Do X flying boat. Building on the vision first reported by Vintage Aviation News in January 2024, the team delivered a complete digital reengineering of the Do X wing...

08/27/2025

The restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF is now on display at Rochester Cathedral, celebrating Medway’s aviation history. Built in 1937 and fully restored by MAPSL, the floatplane is accompanied by free educational activities for visitors of all ages throughout August 2025. https://loom.ly/mPWrddo

The restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF is now on display at Rochester Cathedral, celebrating Medway’s aviation history. Built in 1937 and fully restored by MAPSL, the floatplane is accompanied by free educational activities for visitors of all ages throughout August 2025.