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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild PT-26 Cornell

In his latest Warbird Profile, Randy Malmstrom examines an example of a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell…

Adam Estes

LEGO Douglas DC-3 Rumored for LEGO Icons Release in 2026

A rumored LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 set could arrive in April 2026 with 1,903 pieces…

Moreno Aguiari

Wings over Houston 2025: A Warbird-Focused Return to Form

Nigel Hitchman reports from Wings over Houston 2025, where a Government shutdown unexpectedly returned the…

Moreno Aguiari

Starfighters Finalizes Wind Tunnel Test Campaign for STARLAUNCH 1

Starfighters Space has completed subsonic and supersonic wind tunnel testing for its STARLAUNCH 1 system,…

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CAF West Texas Wing Becomes Helldiver Squadron, Honoring a Legendary Naval Dive Bomber

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Commemorative Air Force’s West Texas Wing will operate as the…

Moreno Aguiari

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Triplane replica

In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…

Adam Estes

US Navy Announces Mission to Recover a Douglas TBD Devastator

Long considered the "Holy Grail" of WWII U.S. naval aircraft recoveries, a Douglas TBD Devastator…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5B Catalina cutaway

In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…

Adam Estes

Warbirds over Scone 2026

Warbirds over Scone 2026 will bring Australia’s largest postwar gathering of Spitfires, Mustangs, P-40s, and…

Nigel Hitchman

Tribute to the Brave: B-17 “Ball Boys” Polo from Barnstormer

Barnstormer honors the WWII legacy of the 511th Bomber Squadron with its B-17 “Ball Boys”…

Moreno Aguiari

Eleventh Annual TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans Set for May 15–16, 2026

The 11th Annual TBM Avenger Reunion and Salute to Veterans takes place May 15–16, 2026,…

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Warbirds Over South Texas 2025: A Texas Gulf Coast Hidden Gem

Warbirds Over South Texas 2025 brought historic aircraft, veteran tributes, and hands-on aviation experiences to…

Karolina Marek

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell H-13G (Model 47) Sioux

Explore the story of Bell H 13G Sioux N2199, a restored Model 47 helicopter with…

Adam Estes

Royal Australian Air Force Announces Changes to Heritage Fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force has announced changes to its heritage fleet, withdrawing eight aircraft…

Moreno Aguiari