A superb Albatros D.Va replica built by The Vintage Aviator Ltd. has arrived at the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden, in the United-Kingdom. Powered by a Mercedes D.IIIa engine, this replica wears the colours of an aircraft flown by 20-victory German ace Otto Kissenberth. The aircraft belongs to Oliver Wulff and is on loan to …
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PBY Canso to perform first post-restoration flight with its WW2 pilots in attendance
The 1943 Canadian-built PBY-5A Canso (former RCAF11094) should fly again on June 18 following a nine-year restoration. The flight is slated to take place at Fairview Airport with two of its former pilots in attendance: 94-year-old Hal Burns and 99-year-old James McCrae, who both flew the machine during its service in WW2. Read the full …
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Air Mobility Command Museum Rescues C-119
A true piece of American history that has sat in the Mojave Desert for decades and was slated to be turned into scrap metal will now have a new home at the Air Mobility Command Museum. A C-5M Super Galaxy, operated by the 709th Airlift Squadron, and an AMC Museum team traveled to Edwards Air …
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TAVAS Fokker D.VIII replica to fly in Australia
The Australian Vintage Aviation Society (TAVAS) will soon be performing the first flight of its Fokker D.VIII replica. The aircraft is built using several original components, and an original Gnôme engine. The 160 hp rotary engine was purchased as surplus after World War One and used on an airboat, but saw very limited use and …
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RAAF Heritage donates three aircraft to museums
MEDIA RELEASE Gifting of heritage aircraft ‘shares Air Force history’ Friday 5 February 2016 The Royal Australian Air Force has today announced the successful recipients for three retired Air Force heritage aircraft being gifted to Australian historical organisations. These three aircraft have been on display at various RAAF Bases across Australia for decades but, following …
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