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family on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Depot Park in Hammondsport. The event is free to the public.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum | 8419 State Rt. 54 | Hammondsport | NY | 14840
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Curtiss Mseum: Curtiss Fall Flying Festival - 9/14/13
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Unique P-51C Mustang Honoring The Tuskegee Airmen Coming To Port Clinton
South St. Paul, MN (August 2013) On September 7-8, 2013, the CAF Red Tail Squadron's red-tailed Mustang, Tuskegee Airmen, will be offering a once-in-a-lifetime backseat ride in the rare P-51C fighter airplane at the Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport/Carl R. Eller Field in Port Clinton, Ohio. The address is 3255 E. State Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.
For 30 minutes, you’ll be transported back to the days of dogfights over Europe feeling and hearing the powerful Rolls Royce engine as you fly over the countryside. Your pilot is certified for WWI I vintage aircraft and will inform you on the unique history of the airplane which features a bright red tail in honor of the famed Tuskegee airmen who flew red-tailed fighters as they protected U.S. bombers on missions over Germany.
Purchase this wonderful experience for yourself or for that special aviation buff in your life.
For more information, call Marvona Welsh at 812-240-2560.
The Squadron, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that is part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), completed two $1 million restorations of the Mustang, named Tuskegee Airmen. The second restoration was finished in 2009 and the airplane has been on the air show circuit ever since.
About the CAF:
Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF, based in Midland, Texas, is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000. For more information about the CAF Red Tail Squadron, visit www.redtail.org.
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Air Show: A pilot's-eye view of Toronto - CBC.ca | Aerobatic pilots are soaring in formation and performing daredevil stunts high above Toronto this weekend for the 64th annual Canadian International Air Show....
Video: NAS Oceana Night Show Highlights - WARBIRD RADIO – Check out the awesome wall of fire from the NAS Oceana night show!
In pictures: Airshow at Portrush - News Letter | Crowds flocked to Portrush for the event which featured vintage aircraft as well as brave wing walkers.
Sedona Airport's 2013 Family Fun Day - Sedona.biz | Sedona AZ (August 31, 2013) - Arizona’s “Airport in the Sky” will host a their “Family Fun Day”on September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the admission is FREE! A host of interesting and historic aircraft – from old military, antiques and restored aircraft to new, modern, state of the art airplanes with full glass cockpits will be on display along with a hundred classic automobiles in the Sedona Car Club’s annual car show....
Simsbury Fly-In set for Sept. 15 · General Aviation News Staff | The 28th Annual Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show, the largest event of its kind in New England featuring displays of over 600 airplanes and cars of every vintage and type, will be held Sept. 15 at Simsbury Airport (4B9) in Connecticut, with a rain date of Sept. 22...
Ferndale plays host to annual 'fly in' - KPAX-TV | FERNDALE - Riding in planes is either something you love or something that absolutely terrifies you - and we met two young brothers who couldn't be happier to take a plane ride. Sunday marked the fourth annual Fly In at the Ferndale airfield, where 
dozens of youngsters took to the skies; many of them for the first time ever...
2013 Airventure Fly-in - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - TVR Photography | Photo Gallery
Podcast: New for Reno from Mojave -- The Wasabi Racer - AVweb | Aircraft designer Elliot Seguin got together with some friends from around Mojave, many of them fellow employees at Scaled Composites, with the goal to create an airplane that could compete in the Reno Air Races. Their Wasabi Racer now is flying, and...
Stunning video shows C-130 pilot’s view of the California’s Rim Fire The Aviationist | Recorded from the cockpit of a 146th Airlift Wing’s C-130J on Aug. 22, 2013, at 5.50PM, the following video provides a stunning view of California’s Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park from the California Air National Guard‘s firefighter pilot’s point of view.
Lockheed Electra to fly to Museum of Flight Sept. 21 · General Aviation News Staff | SEATTLE — The fly-in arrival of the Museum of Flight’s 1935 Lockheed Electra, one of only two in the world, is scheduled to arrive Sept. 21 at 1:45 p.m. The rare airliner is the same type as Amelia Earhart’s famous plane, and it will be the center piece of a permanent Earhart exhibit opening in October...
The Airman’s Insurance — Edo’s A-3 Lifeboat - Travel for Aircraft | United States overwater rescue aircraft were known as Dumbos as were there rescue missions. Many aircraft were used (initially PBY Catalinas and B-17 Flying Fortresses) but late in the World War II several Boeing B-29 Superfortresses were converted for these missions and they could deploy the EDO A-3 lifeboat (Edo went on to make many aircraft floats after World War II). During the Korean War these dedicated aircraft were...
Kansas governor proclaims September Aviation Appreciation Month | · General Aviation News Staff | Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a proclamation Aug. 23 declaring September as Aviation Appreciation Month. The proclamation celebrates Kansas’ aviation history and recognizes the inaugural Kansas Aviation Expo that takes place at the National Center for Aviation Training from Sept. 26 to 27....
Teens to build plane through aviation club - beauregarddailynews.net | For the past several weeks, six high school students have spent their Tuesday and Thursday nights putting together the rudder for a Zenith STOL CH750 airplane at the Beauregard Regional Airport. The enjoyment and challenge provided by that small project has spurred them forward, and now the students are taking on an even bigger task - building the entire plane...
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Aviation Community Shares Talents, Generosity at Labor Day Benefit Event - The Aero Experience | The Midwest Aviation community in the St. Louis and Metro East Illinois area came together today for a Labor Day Benefit Event hosted by the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum and EAA Chapter 64 at St. Louis Downtown Airport. The event was conceived by Brian Kissinger, USAF veteran, pilot, itinerant minister and two-time brain cancer survivor to raise funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Fisher House, and a fellow member of EAA Chapter 64 who needs temporary financial support to weather a family crisis. When Kissinger proposed the idea, the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum and EAA Chapter 64 immediately agreed to participate. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed visiting the Museum and watching the aircraft fly in from around the region. What started out as an idea to help others turned into an enjoyable family-friendly day at the airport, and one that will affect those in crisis for years to come....
Fly-in and Air Show delights flight aficionados, fans for 49th year - Register Pajaronian | WATSONVILLE - The sheer thrill of flying has been a constant theme in Bill Sabo's life, from his time in the Vietnam War to a career as a commercial pilot to the cherry red 1966 plane he now flies for fun...
42nd Annual Stearman Fly-In Takes Off - KWQC 6 | The 42nd annual Stearman Fly-In is taking off in Galesburg. The event showcases World War II-era Stearman airplanes from around the country. There will be around 100 different Stearman airplanes flying into Galesburg this week to celebrate a rich history, both in the planes and the event itself....
Santa Monica Airport Celebrates Flight This Month - The Lookout News | In 1929, Earhart made her first attempt at competitive air racing during the first Women's Air Derby from Santa Monica to Cleveland, a race Will Rogers later niknamed the “Powder Puff Derby.” Earhart tied for first place. Ten years later, she would ...
Brothers help keep museum and air show soaring - Brownsville Herald | Many people know and love the Commemorative Air Force Museum and the Air Fiesta Air Show in Brownsville, but many people don’t know the people who put in an immense amount of work to produce the air show. The two men who have engineered the air show are brothers David Hughston and Chris Hughston. Both have had an interest in flying since they were young. David Hughston said that he and his brother grew up around airplanes...
Coles County Air Show 2013 - Daily Eastern News | Video
WWII B-17: Sentimental journey - WDAY | Bismarck, ND (WDAY TV) - Over the Labor Day weekend, you may have gotten the opportunity to visit a piece of history. For one veteran in Bismarck, he got the opportunity to relive his past thanks to a visit by a WWII B-17 Bomber. This boeing B-17 named Sentimental Journey is operated as a flying museum and veterans' memorial...
Memphis Belle B-17 Takes to the Baltimore Skies - Fox Baltimore | A restored World War II bomber made famous by the movie "Memphis Belle" has arrived at Martin State Airport in Middle River. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the historic B-17's last mission. The Memphis Belle will be open to the public and available for flights and ground tours this weekend on both Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8. The B-17 usually flies between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day with ground tours after the day's flights. Call ahead to book your flight....
Hot-air balloons to return to county - Williamsport Sun-Gazette | HUGHESVILLE - More than a dozen hot air balloons will decorate the autumn skies during the "Balloonfest, Air Show & So Much More" held by the Lycoming County Rotary clubs on Sept. 14 at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville. This year's sponsors include the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Backyard Broadcasting, Muncy Bank and Trust Co., and Range Resources. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding charity projects around Lycoming County and offsetting the cost of next year's festival...
Eight Broken Bolingbrokes Go Towards One Flyer at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Warbirds News | The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum of Hamilton, Ontario, is in the process of restoring a Bristol Bolingbroke Mk. IVT to flying condition. A variant of the Bristol Blenheim built under license by Fairchild-Canada, the Bolingbroke entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Coastal Command squadrons on anti submarine patrols, over both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, though most Bolingbrokes ended up being used as trainers for the bombing and gunnery schools of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan....
50th Anniversary of the National Championship Air Races
It’s that time again. The crews are making the final touches on the race planes and the pilots are testing and growing more focused every day. The drama that is Air Racing is ready to play out in front of our incredibly loyal fans. Let’s take a look at who will be there and what to expect.
Unlimited
At this point, we have 16 aircraft on the roster. While not the largest number of entries, the fans should be pleased with the caliber of racers.
Voodoo is back. Yes, after a year off, Bob Button is coming back in a big way. He decided to put together his dream team and go for that elusive win. Stevo Hinton will be flying Voodoo this year. And Kerch is back as the team adviser, in what we are affectionately calling, “Yoda and the Kid”. They are having fun, they are focused on winning and they are the team to beat right now.
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| Button's Voodoo - with Yoda and The Kid |
Rare Bear has made the trip to Texas and back for a tweaking by Nelson Ezell and his crew of Warbird Whisperers. A wave of their magic wand and maybe the Rare Bear will be back to her winning form? With Stewart Dawson in the seat and a hungry owner in Rod Lewis, is this their year?
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| Rare Bear - the most colorful racer |
Strega has been a giant question mark in the off-season. First Tiger was retiring her, and then coming back. The flip-flops keep happening and all I can say is Matt Jackson will be the pilot. Allegedly Matt has sponsorship funding from his student, Tom Cruise. Yes, that Tom Cruise. Matt taught Tom to fly his P-51 Mustang, Kiss me Kate. Tom has always been a fan of the Air Races – so keep your eyes peeled and you just might see him in the Strega Pit (or maybe visiting Ruby?).
And then we have Rare Bear’s little sister, 232 – previously known as September Fury. This Sea Fury will be piloted by everyone’s favorite astronaut, Hoot Gibson. While Rare Bear has been spending her free time in Texas, 232 has been getting her attention from the team in Chino. Will she still sport her Rare Bear kill stickers from last year? Will she surprise everyone this year? We’ll have to wait and see.
Czech Mate is BACK.. yes, after a revamping of the wing and a few years of sitting on the sidelines, Sherman Smoot will be back in the Giant Killer. Czech is the meanest little Yak in the world. Fast, stealthy and small – she will likely be finishing near the top. Kudos to John Moore and Sherman (and the guys from Shafter Skunk Works) for persevering and coming back! Will this be their year?
Dreadnaught will be there, waiting for someone to blink so she can sneak by. The Buick will do more Buicking (hat tip Bruce Croft for the term). In other words, flying steady, every day and without wavering, will she be her faithful self and bring the Sanders family a win this year?
And then there is Precious Metal. Thom Richards and his team in Florida have been doing their magic to make the Griffon Powered Mustang sing. I know that Thom wants this win. He is very competitive and has his eye on the prize. Let’s see if he can bring it home.
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| The Giant Killer – Czech Mate |
And then we have other very capable racers including Sawbones, Miss America and Argonaut. All of them are capable of getting into the Gold race. And of course, La Patrona, Rod Lewis’ beautiful Tigercat will be there. John Bagley is bringing back Ole Yeller. Doug Matthew will bring two of his Warbirds, including The Rebel and the Corsair. Sparky and the Sanders’ Bristol Powered Sea Fury, 924 will round out the entries.
All in all, this is a great group of racers to entertain us for the 50th Anniversary edition.
Sports
The Sport Class has so many entries; they will be running four races, instead of just the usual three. A Race Class which only appeared on the scene in 1998, they are the largest class and are quickly becoming the fan favorite (after the Unlimiteds and Biplanes – right?) With 14 Lancairs, 7 Glasairs and a smattering of several different makes and models, this group has something for everyone. A Radial Rocket, Kevin’s NXT, a few RVs, Thunder Mustangs – and Shane Margraves is even bringing a Zlin 50! But, I still believe Jeff LaVelle will be our winner. John Parker in Blue Thunder, Lee Behel in his GP-5 and Craig Sherman in his Glasair may be the spoilers.
Biplanes
Aberle’s Phantom is the one to beat. He has been on the top of the leaderboard nearly every year since he unveiled his slick racer. The one year he had a hiccup, Jeff Lo was there to grab the trophy.
This year, the Bipes have several rookies with new and interesting aircraft. All I can say is wake up early and come out and watch the dawn racers.
I will be flying my darling Pitts Special, Ruby. I’d like to give a big thank you to my crew for their loyal and tireless work again this year. You guys ROCK!
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| Ruby is ready – Thanks Crew! |
IF1
Steve Senegal in Endeavor is the man to beat again this year. He will have some competition in the front from several of the newer racers. Justin Phillipson will be there in Outrageous. Elliot Seguin will be on hand with his new racer, Wasabi 2. Vito Wypraechtiger may have a trick up his sleeve with the Scarlet Screamer. Kevin Anderson and Lowell Slatter may be the ones – or will it be Steve Temple’s year?
T6
Another healthy showing by the T6s – the field of 19 will have their characteristically close racing again. Returning veterans Dennis Buehn, John Zayac and Nick Macy will all be battling for the top spot. Let’s see what happens with this loud and proud group.
Jets
Twelve Jets are entered to race this year with all but one being L-29s and L-39s. The one that doesn’t look like the other ones is Lachie Onslow’s Iskra. Smart money is on Rick Vandam’s ride, #5 American Spirit. But, who knows – this could be Pete Zaccagnino’s year, or maybe Joe Gano or Phil Fogg will be on top.
We’ll have to wait and see.
Wrap up…
That’s a quick look at what we have coming up this year. I hope this has increased your interest and we’ll all see you at the 50th. I know that the Reno Air Race Association (RARA) has put together a great show to commemorate a half century of Air Racing.
I wanted to give a special thanks to all my fellow Air Racers, Pilots, Owners, Crew Members for putting in the time and making this event so special every year. And to the people of RARA, thank you for not losing faith when the “going got tough”; to the volunteers for giving your time and working with all of us to make it happen; and to the fans who come out each year in heat, cold, rain, snow, and this year – smoke – to watch us do what we love. Thank you all – My September Family.
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| Our September Family |
See you there,
Marilyn Dash
Ruby Red Racing
All Photos used this month are from Anthony Taylor of WarbirdFotos.com – Thank you, Hopper!
Monday, September 2, 2013
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LONG OVERDUE! Bob Hoover Nominated For NAA's Wright Brothers Trophy - Aero News Network | Nominating Letter Signed By An Astounding Group Of 19 Leaders From The Aviation Industry | A veritable "Who's Who" in the aviation community has banded together to nominate legendary aviator Bob Hoover for the National Aeronautic Association's (NAA) Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy -- an honor that many think is LONG overdue (and yes, we quite agree with that sentiment -- ANN E-I-C). As a matter of fact, the big question is simply this... why did it take so long for the legendary (in every meaning of the word) Bob Hoover to be even considered for an honor that he is so clearly suited for? This can't possible be the first time his name has come up...
Video: THE WORLD'S FASTEST MOTORSPORT - BreitlingOfficial | Reno. Nevada. Each year, in September, an array of original planes converge on Stead Airport to take part in one of the world's great aviation venues, the famous Reno "pylon races". Flying at dizzying speeds, these aircraft face off one courses traced out in the desert, just a few feet off the ground. Their motto: Fly low, fly fast, turn left. Loyal to its passion for aeronautics, Breitling actively supports this...
National Aviation Heritage Invitational · UPDATE: Here's our most recent list of participants--record number: 35!! We are thrilled to be celebrating our 15 year anniversary at the National Championship Air Races as they celebrate 50 years!
Deer Park pilot flies to National Championship Air Races - The Spokesman-Review | The 50th National Championship Air Races will take place north of Reno, Nev., from Sept. 11-15. Deer Park pilot Matt Burrows will compete for the first time. Each September, tens of thousands of spectators flock to Nevada to watch precision pilots chase one another around pylons rising 50 feet off the desert floor. Matt Burrows made his first pilgrimage there to watch in 1978, the same year he got his own pilot’s license....
2010 & 2012 Reno Air Race Photo Gallery by Tatsuo “Ken” Sakurai Warbirdbabe's Blog | Each year, world class photographers meet at Stead Air Force Base in Reno, Nevada to capture breathtaking pictures of grand aircraft – old and new, exceptional pilots, race fans and many of the small intricacies that most eyes overlook at this extraordinary event, The National Championship Air Races and Air Show. Ultimately, feelings of awe, joy, excitement, and many other emotions unique to each individual, are captured in these photographs, all in a collective moment in time....
Pilot, Cancer Survivor Brian Kissinger Promotes Labor Day Benefit Event on Dave Glover's Radio Talk Show - The Aero Experience
Photos: Air show delights Toronto - Toronto Star | The Snowbirds of the Royal Canadian Air Forces' 
Precision Jet Team soar under a brief bit of blue sky at the 64th annual Canadian International Air Show on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. People lined the parks and road along Lake Shore Blvd. for the long...
350000 People Visit Moscow's MAKS-2013 Airshow - RIA Novosti | MOSCOW, September 1 (RIA Novosti) – Over the six days that this year's MAKS airshow was open to the public, about 350,000 people attended, Moscow Region police said Sunday, adding that more than 2,200 law enforcement officers maintained public...
Flight team performs first show abroad - ECNS | The August 1st Aerobatics Team, China's first and best-known aerobatic demonstration team, performed its first show abroad in Moscow on Friday. Six J-10 multi-role fighter aircraft performed a 20-minute stunt show in front of thousands of spectators at the MAKS-2013 air show at Ramenskoye Airport. The 11th international air show opened on Tuesday and will conclude on Sunday....
Thousands enjoy air show in Portrush - U.TV | Around 100,000 people have enjoyed breathtaking displays of aerial acrobatics at the NI International Airshow in Portrush. Video available to UK viewers only. We're sorry. This video is unavailable from your location. To find out if this video is...
Simply the best: The 2013 Bournemouth Air Festival draws to a close - Bournemouth Echo | The record breaking sixth Bournemouth Air Festival drew to a spectacular close with the general view that it was greatest show yet. THE grand finale didn't quite materialise as planned, but there was still plenty to see as Bournemouth Air Festival basked in the sun again on its final day. Sunday had been the day many were looking forward to - with the Vulcan planned to make its one and only appearance before taking part in a unique heritage flypast with the Sea Vixen, Miss Demeanour, the Meteor and Vampire....
VIDEO: Highlights from Shoreham Airshow - Worthing Herald | SUNSHINE and blue skies launched the 24th RAFA Shoreham Airshow on Saturday, as tens of thousands headed to Shoreham Airport. There were many highlights over the two-day event, but one disappointment, with the Vulcan declared unserviceable just before it was due to set off for Shoreham Airport on Sunday afternoon...
700 thousand for the Frecce Tricolori Jesolo: spectacular performances - Translated | An afternoon at the beach with patrols of military aircraft and aerobatic, Italian, French, Swiss and Belgian. | Thousands of people with eyes | Jesolo. Over 700 thousand tourists attended in the afternoon at the air show "European Jesolo Air Show" broadcast live on Rai Uno and ended with a performance of the Frecce Tricolori. All airplanes, both military and civilian, have operated from the base of 51 / or Flock of Istrana (Treviso), from where they took off to reach 20 kilometers of the coast of Jesolo. It is the 17 / vaulted the seaside resort of the Venetian hosts the event and the acrobatics of the Air Force aircraft....
Antique Airfield... Heaven On Earth! (AAA Fly-In 8.31.13 13 Pix) AirPigz | The 2013 Antique 
Watsonville Fly-In a place for planes of all shapes and sizes - Santa Cruz Sentinel | WATSONVILLE -- Watching four airplanes flying in tight formation from the ground, Ron Moritz said it takes a special kind of pilot to fly an airplane within several yards of another. "It's not like driving a car down the freeway," said Moritz, 60, who flies helicopters as a hobby. "These guys are on their game all the time."...
Fly/In Cruise/In takes flight - Chronicle-Tribune | Planes and pancake sales took off at the 23rd annual Fly/In Cruise/In Saturday. Airplanes, hot rods and even tractors were on display throughout the grounds of the Marion Municipal Airport for the free event, which drew crowds whose cars packed the lawns surrounding the airport....
Open Cockpit Day at Castle Air Museum draws 2500 visitors - Merced Sun-Star | ATWATER — About 2,500 people came through the gates at Castle Air Museum on Sunday to peek inside vintage military aircraft, take helicopter rides and even build model planes at the 2013 Fall Open Cockpit Day. Many people with children in tow came from throughout the region — Merced, Madera, Modesto, even Mountain View — to see the 30 aircraft with open cockpits, as well as the other 30 displayed at the museum....
High-flying showcase to benefit nonprofit's humanitarian work - Amarillo.com | Ministry Wings Aviation is having its second Air Fair & Car-nival on Saturday. The event at River Falls Airport, 12400 Wild Horse Trail, will feature an area wide fly-in, concert, car show presented by the Pura Vida Car Club and, of course, the air show....
Plane and Pilot Midwest LSA Expo set in Mount Vernon - The Southern | MOUNT VERNON — A three-day Plane and Pilot Midwest LSA Expo will kick off Thursday at Mount Vernon Outland Airport and continue until Sept. 7. The expo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The expo will feature the commemorative Air Force’s B-25 Bomber, “Maid in the Shade,” Bowers Fly-Baby National Fly-In and St. Louis Women with Wings Aircraft Wash (final day only)....
Great Georgia Airshow coming back Oct. 11-13 - The Citizen.com | After a one-year hiatus, the Great Georgia Airshow will roar back to life Oct. 11-13 at Falcon Field Airport in Peachtree City with its first-ever “night show” featuring a fireworks show and a “pyro show” executed by an airplane flying in complete...
RAF Vickers VC10 Aerial Refueling Tanker Arrives at Classic Air Force Museum - Warbirds News | One of the final three flying Vickers VC10 jetliners left in the world landed last week at the Newquay Cornwall Airport in Newquay, UK where it will be joining the collection of aircraft in the Classic Air Force Museum. This “Vickie Ten” was built in 1967 and began life with East African Airlines as 5Y-ADA. It was then acquired by the Royal Air Force and converted into a troop transport aircraft, before being converted for duties as an aerial tanker and aircraft refueler....
The Swedish Air Force Historic Flight From Within the Cockpit - Warbirds News | As we reported yesterday, the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight (SwAFHF), a unique public/private organization that boasts an impressive fleet of airworthy warbirds, and the world’s largest collection of airworthy historic Saab fighter jets, has as its crown jewel, a recently restored and the world’s sole airworthy Saab 37 Viggen. Noted aviation photographer, journalist and author, Luigino Caliaro recently visited Linkoping, Sweden for an air display that celebrated the 75th anniversary of Saab and took the opportunity to sit down and talk to some of the assembled aviators about their experiences with these quintessential Nordic warbirds....
DeSoto, MO VFW Post 1831 Displays Newly-Arrived Army Cobra Helicopter - The Aero Experience | VFW Post 1831 in DeSoto, MO recently received U.S. Army AH-1G Cobra helicopter for display in honor of military veterans. After a five-year process of requests and preparations, volunteers from the post placed the Cobra, still with its well-worn exterior, on its pad August 10. It is now wearing a new coat of olive primer, and soon the post will put on two coats of olive drab paint along with the crossed swords of the Air Calvary and shark's teeth on the nose...
WWII pilot shares painting, legacy with Air & Space Museum - Lincoln Journal Star ...But on Saturday, with loved ones gathered from across the country to witness, the piece of one man’s history made it to its final home: the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Ashland, where it will give museum-goers a glimpse into the pilot’s journey. “It’s a great relief to know it will be safe for generations to come,” Clemmer said. Donated memorabilia is common for the museum, but Clemmer’s is unique, said Dr. Scott Tarry, CEO and president of the Strategic Air & Space Museum....
Spirited volunteers help MAPS air museum attendance to soar - Akron Beacon Journal | GREEN: Air Force veteran Robert Williams made a point of stopping at Akron-Canton Airport on his trip from Houston to New York one steamy day in July. He wasn’t flying. He was driving. He went out of his way to see the Military Aviation Preservation Society Air Museum, known to locals as “MAPS.” It’s nestled behind a line of trees, atop a hill on the far side of the airport, and consists of an old hangar, a multibay garage and small outbuildings....
Declassified Top Secret: SR-71 Blackbird Mission Over the Middle East - The Aviationist | The following story, that has been circulating on mailing lists and forums for a few days, recalls secret mission by a U.S. Air Force SR-71 during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It was written by Col. Jim Wilson, a former Blackbird pilot who has written a self-biography titled “SR-71 Mission to the Middle East”....
Devin's First Post as the Girls With WIngs Private Pilot Scholarship Winner! | Congratulations to Devin, who has resumed her flying lessons thanks in part to the generous donations that people have made to Girls With Wings. The Private Pilot Scholarship is to help defray the cost of flight training lessons in pursuit of a private pilot certificate. This scholarship, an award in the amount of $1000.00, targets those individuals who have soloed but have not completed the Private Pilot Course....
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