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Video: The Blues are BACK!!! * LiveAirShowTV | The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the airshow skies in 2014. LiveAirShowTV interviewed #3 LCDR Nate Barton, at the 2014 Sun n Fun Fly-in. Also flying footage is from the Wings Over South Texas Air Show at NAS Kingsville the weekend before.

Blue Angels back at Sun 'n Fun Air Show, fly high - WTSP 10 News | Lakeland, Florida --- Former U.S. Airman Rick Berger says he may have the best seat in the house for the 40th Annual Sun 'n Fun Air Show in Lakeland....

The Thunderbirds - Photos By Steven Hoarn | After losing the 2013 flying season due to sequestration, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” have returned with a full 2014 flying schedule. Consisting of 38 shows, the 2014 flying schedule...

Thunderbirds to take Ben's Bells founder on Hometown Hero flight * ADI News Services | On Friday, Davis Monthan Air Force base personnel surprised Jeannette Maré, founder and Executive Director of Ben’s Bells, with the news that she has been selected as the recipient of a ‘Hometown Hero’ orientation flight with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds....

Happy anniversary Captain Capra * General Aviation News | This year’s SUN ’n FUN marked the 10th anniversary of Jason Capra as co-pilot on the Douglas C-54 “Spirit of Freedom,” a flying museum dedicated to telling the story of the Berlin Airlift. And he’s only 30....

Video: What's it's like to hold the ribbon pole for Skip Stewart

RAAF Roulettes will fly above Point Cook - Herald Sun | The RAAF Roulettes are making an appearance at the RAAF Museum’s interactive display. Each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday people can see one of the museum’s heritage aircraft in flight and learn about the flying process from the pilots. The Roulettes are dropping by the museum on Sunday and will hold a pre-flight briefing and Q&A session...

The most interesting Warplanes of the Iranian Air Force Open Day * The Aviationist | Every year from Mar. 21 to Mar. 31 the regular Iranian Air Force holds an open house and exhibition similar to those one might see in North America or European nations.

RC Airport to bring back air show - The Henderson Daily News | Rusk County has not had an air show in about 35 years, Rusk County Airport Manager Ron Franks told the Rusk County Commissioner’s Court in a special meeting Thursday morning. But it will on June 7 after commissioners gave Franks permission to solicit sponsors, enlist air show performers and to go ahead with other aspects of the event....

Stallion 51: Mustangs and more in 2014 * General Aviation News | Stallion 51, an aviation business that specializes in rare vintage aircraft, has become a cornerstone of the Mustang world — restoring, operating and marketing the rarest of the breed. Built on the dream and passion of the Lauderback brothers — Lee, Peter, Richard and John — Stallion 51 has a large presence on the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Orlando with their three hangars, encompassing the flight operations for their two dual cockpit, dual control P-51 Mustangs and T-6 Texan orientation flights and transition training program, including VFR unusual attitude training program in the P-51....

Iconic Lancaster bomber set to fly over Hastings - Hastings and St. Leonards Observer | THE SKIES over Hastings will be filled with the sounds of the world’s most iconic bombers in June to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The only working Lancaster bomber in the UK will be joined by a Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane for a breathtaking aerial display on Saturday, June 7....

Indian Air Force Dakota to Fly in the UK * Warbirds News | The Indian Air Force Vintage Flight is in the beginning stages of assembling a fleet of vintage aircraft to serve in India as a tribute to their military aviation heritage, much like the Battle of Britain Flight serves the UK. One of their aircraft is Douglas DC-3 N347DK (c/n 32820).  The cargo plane is...

Happy Birthday To The Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfín · Warbirds News | April 5: The Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfín flew for the first time fifty-five years ago today. Czechoslovakia’s reputation for building fine aircraft was fully justified by the L-29 Delfín. Keeping up a tradition of excellent Czech trainers, the L-29 is widely recognized as being one of the finest. The straight wing...

Palm Springs Air Museum Mustang Restoration Gets a Boost * Warbirds News | The Palm Springs Air Museum is currently working hard to return several of their iconic aircraft back to flying condition. One of these aircraft, North American P-51D Mustang serial 44-74908, is deep inside the restoration process. The aircraft joined the US Army Air Force in the closing months of WWII, and ended up with...

Caught! B-29 in the open in tightie whities, oh my! by travelforaircraft | This Boeing B-29 Superfortress, known as T-Square 54, flew combat missions in World War II and then served as a KB-29 during the Korean War before use as a ground gunnery target. Restored level by level it is now...

Female pilots want to inspire others - Coshocton Tribune | NEWARK — Justine Bowes said she never will forget the summer her father bought her a ticket for a plane ride during an air show at the Fairfield County Airport....

New World Record * Bonjour Blue Sky | a new world record has been set! Ernesto Gainza has landed the world’s smallest and fastest parachute, a JVX 35. Picture by David Junior Ludvik.

Twin Bee donated to flight school · General Aviation News | Earlier the week at SUN ’n FUN, Roger and Jeanette Glazer of Newport Beach, Calif., donated a Twin Bee seaplane (N123BR) to the Vermont Flight Academy. On hand Wednesday to present the keys were the Glazers, Steve McCaughey, executive director of the Seaplane Pilots Association, Douglas W. Smith, president of the Vermont Flight Academy, and pilot Eric Weaver....

Aerospace Field Day - Ontario Argus Observer | ONTARIO—Area youths got a close-up look at aviation, including aircraft and people who fly them, Saturday during the Aerospace Field Day at the Ontario Municipal Airport. The event was hosted by the Malheur County 4-H Flight Team Club in cooperation with Frazier Aviation, which is the fixed base operator at the Ontario airport....