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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Schweizer TG-3A

A close look at the Schweizer TG-3A, the World War II-era glider that trained U.S.…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Franklin PS-2 glider

In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Franklin PS-2 training glider…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Stinson L-5 Sentinel

A photo-rich history of Stinson L-5 Sentinel s/n 4646, tracing its wartime origins, postwar survival,…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird’s Profiles: Sopwith Scout “Pup”

A detailed look at Sopwith Pup reproduction N6475, a hand-built rotary-engined WWI fighter now flying…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss JN-4D Jenny

An in-depth look at the Curtiss JN-4D Jenny at Seattleโ€™s Museum of Flight, exploring its…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor

A detailed look at Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor N9645, tracing its journey from early coast-to-coast airline…

Adam Estes

Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson

A richly illustrated review of Passenger Flying Boats by Leslie Dawson, exploring the golden age…

Joe May

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Camel F.1 Replica

In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Sopwith Camel replica on…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary BuNo 2582

A detailed look at the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary, tracing its development, Coast Guard…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan ST-A Special

In this article, Randy shares his photos and insights on the Ryan ST-A Special, highlighting…

Adam Estes

TRAGEDY OVER TAIWAN

On January 23, 1956, Lts Keith Hanna and Lee Banigan took off from an airbase…

Stephen Chapis

The First of the Grummans: The Grumman FF-1 at the National Naval Aviation Museum

At the National Naval Aviation Museum, a Canadian-built fighter that served Nicaragua honors the legacy…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw

An in-depth profile of the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw, covering its design, combat service, global operators,…

Adam Estes