Vintage Aviation News

10/10/2025

On November 8, 2025, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust will mark the 10th anniversary of Avro Vulcan XH558’s final flight with a special evening at the Retford Majestic Theatre. The event will feature the first-ever big-screen showing of The Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber, rare archival footage, personal stories from former crew members, and a live Q&A session. The evening will conclude with a powerful remembrance tribute to Bomber Command, honoring the legacy of this iconic aircraft and those who kept her flying. https://loom.ly/vzWieOw

On November 8, 2025, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust will mark the 10th anniversary of Avro Vulcan XH558’s final flight with a special evening at the Retford Majestic Theatre. The event will feature the first-ever big-screen showing of The Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber, rare archival footage, perso...

10/09/2025

The Tillamook Air Museum has added a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star to its collection. On loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the aircraft represents a pivotal era in aviation history and honors the pilots trained in this iconic jet trainer. https://loom.ly/gH82GLE

The Tillamook Air Museum has added a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star to its collection. On loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the aircraft represents a pivotal era in aviation history and honors the pilots trained in this iconic jet trainer.

10/08/2025

This is beautiful! Well done Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome!

10/08/2025

In September 2025, the South Pacific WWII Museum launched one of its most ambitious projects — a mission to locate the crash site and final resting place of 1st Lt. Walter A. Eck and PFC Irvin P. Korotki, two U.S. Marine aviators killed on Espiritu Santo in 1943. Partnering with the Lawrence Gordon Foundation, the team will use LiDAR scanning, local knowledge, and historical records in a renewed effort to bring the Marines home after more than 80 years. https://loom.ly/w3cTE3g

In September 2025, the South Pacific WWII Museum launched one of its most ambitious projects — a mission to locate the crash site and final resting place of 1st Lt. Walter A. Eck and PFC Irvin P. Korotki, two U.S. Marine aviators killed on Espiritu Santo in 1943. Partnering with the Lawrence Gordo...

10/08/2025

Türkiye’s MSÖ Air & Space Museum has shared an update on the restoration of its recently acquired Focke-Wulf FW-190A8/N. Founder Ali İsmet Öztürk reports significant progress, with the engine, fuselage, and cockpit already refurbished. The aircraft is expected to be completed in 2026, joining the museum’s standout fleet that includes a P-51D Mustang, Spitfire Mk.IX, and DC-3 Turkish Delight. https://loom.ly/SCKSEt8

Türkiye’s MSÖ Air & Space Museum has shared an update on the restoration of its recently acquired Focke-Wulf FW-190A8/N. Founder Ali İsmet Öztürk reports significant progress, with the engine, fuselage, and cockpit already refurbished. The aircraft is expected to be completed in 2026, joining...

10/07/2025

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Come hear the incredible story of the B-25J Sandbar Mitchell, its recovery from an Alaskan sandbar, and the ongoing restoration by the Warbirds of Glory Museum team!

10/07/2025

Blériot XI serial number 56, the oldest flying aircraft in the Americas, has returned to the skies at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome after more than two years of restoration. Built in 1909, the aircraft has a high percentage of original parts and remains a centerpiece of the museum’s historic aviation collection. https://loom.ly/GcYFcOM

10/07/2025

Blériot XI serial number 56, the oldest flying aircraft in the Americas, has returned to the skies at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome after more than two years of restoration. Built in 1909, the aircraft has a high percentage of original parts and remains a centerpiece of the museum’s historic aviation collection. https://loom.ly/GcYFcOM

Blériot XI serial number 56, the oldest flying aircraft in the Americas, has returned to the skies at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome after more than two years of restoration. Built in 1909, the aircraft has a high percentage of original parts and remains a centerpiece of the museum’s historic aviati...

10/07/2025

Nearly one year after beginning its journey from British Columbia to Arizona, the Philippine Mars is now on display to the public at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. https://loom.ly/GKm4WR4

Nearly one year after beginning its journey from British Columbia to Arizona, the Philippine Mars is now on display to the public at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson.

10/06/2025

At the Mid America Flight Museum in Mount Pleasant, Texas, founder Scott Glover has created more than a collection of vintage aircraft—he has built a living tribute to veterans, youth, and aviation history. With over 40 historic airplanes kept flying, the museum honors those who served, mentors future aviators, and invites the community to take part in preserving the magic of flight. Photos by Gary Daniels > https://tinyurl.com/4xjrcc36

10/05/2025

Explore the history of the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in Calverton, New York, now home to the Calverton Executive Airpark and Grumman Memorial Park. From designing and testing iconic naval aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat and A-6 Intruder to hosting drag racing events, the site offers a fascinating glimpse into Long Island’s aerospace legacy. https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-articles/aviation-archaeology-exploring-the-naval-weapons-industrial-reserve-plant-calverton.html

10/03/2025

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota, has revealed a rare and highly original combat-veteran Bell P-39 Airacobra as its newest exhibit. This aircraft has an extraordinary history, having been the first U.S.-operated fighter to land on New Guinea during WWII before being forced down in the remote Cape York Peninsula in 1942. Recovered in 1972 by the Cairns Aircraft Recovery Team and preserved for decades by Australian collector Syd Beck, the Airacobra is now poised to become a centerpiece attraction for the museum’s growing collection. https://loom.ly/AzPMsxk

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota, has revealed a rare and highly original combat-veteran Bell P-39 Airacobra as its newest exhibit. This aircraft has an extraordinary history, having been the first U.S.-operated fighter to land on New Guinea during WWII before being forced....