Following yesterday’s article on the MB-152 project, here is a video giving an overview of the project. Unfortunately for many readers, it’s in French but contains interesting wartime footage and images of the project. Source
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Jan 04 2014
Dassault digitally recreates the MB-152
From the 17th to the 19th of December 2013 at the Dassault center in Saint-Cloud near Paris, an exposition named “MB-152, le pionnier réinventé” [MB-152, the reinvented pioneer] lifted the veil on a remarkable project initiated in 2010 by the association Dassault Passion, with the support of Dassault Aviation. The goal of this project is …
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Dec 31 2013
Unique Lockheed Vega flies again
On December 17th, a unique 1933 Lockheed Vega belonging to John Magoffin flew again. It is is one of nineVegas built by the Detroit Aircraft Corporation as part of the DL-1 series (for “Detroit Lockheed”). The Detroit-built Vega had aluminum fuselages, while the original Vega from Lockheed in California was plywood skinned. Sources: Another Time …
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Dec 14 2013
Réplic’Air to build and fly Dewoitine D.551
The French association Réplic’Air recently built a Morane-Saulnier Type G replica which flew across the Mediterranean to commemorate Roland Garros’ first flight across that sea in 1913. The association has just announced that its next project will be far more ambitious. The goal is to build a Dewoitine D.551, and have it fly by June …
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Dec 12 2013
Stephen Grey’s P-40B donated to Collings Foundation
As can be read in its latest newsletter, the Collings Foundation has received an extraordinary donation: the Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk s/n 41-13297 of Stephen Grey’s Fighter Collection It is the oldest flying P-40 and is also the last survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack. The aircraft is currently being shipped to the US where it …
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Dec 09 2013
Italian Air Force recovers Reggiane Re.2000 submerged since 1943
The Italian Air Force has recovered a Reggiane Re.2000 that was submerged since 1943, when it crashed in the sea near La Spezia in 1943 during a training mission. The recovery was done graciously by Micoperi, the company responsible for putting back afloat the cruise ship Costa Concordia. The aircraft is currently in a desalination …
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Dec 04 2013
Shell develops lead-free Avgas
The Shell petrol company announced yesterday that it has developed a 100-octane lead-free aviation fuel destined to replace the 100LL fuel commonly used for piston-engined aircraft. This new fuel, designated D-910, will be sold worldwide at a price comparable to that of the 100LL fuel. The new fuel is to be submitted to the FAA …
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Dec 03 2013
Claridon Group to back Spitfire search in Burma
Press release: Global Logistics company Claridon Group Ltd have stepped in to save David Cundall’s project to locate buried Spitfires in Burma. After 16 years of dedicating his life to the project as well as his life savings, David is heading back to Burma to resume excavating and finding the Spitfires. Due to a lack …
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Nov 30 2013
Handley-Page O/400 wings found in garage
The wings of a Handley-Page O/400 heavy bomber were recently recovered by the RAF Museum Cosford, who was alerted by email that the wings of a World War Two bomber were being used to support the roof of a garage that was scheduled for demolition. Personnel from the museum quickly realised that the wings were …
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Nov 17 2013
Cessna donates L-19 “Bird Dog” to Armed Forces Foundation
Cessna has donated a1953 Cessna L-19 Bird Dog to the Armed Forces Foundation. The aircraft, which has been fully restored, will be auctionned in January 2014. The funds from the sale will be used to help veterans and their families. Source: AeroBuzz
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Oct 31 2013
F-8 Crusader 149210 and its drivers, by Chris Monier – new improved edition
In April of 2011, I presented Chris Monier’s excellent book “F-8 Crusader 149210 and its drivers” in these colums. I had the pleasure of contributing to the book with a few profiles. In my review of it, I explained I thought it was a novel and very interesting approach to aviation history. Collecting anecdotes and …
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Oct 28 2013
Reno racer P-51 “Strega” for sale
Eleven-time Reno Air Races winner P-51 “Strega” is for sale or available for corporate championship, according to this article by Warbirds News. Strega was a strong contender for victory in the 2013 races in Reno but was ultimately disqualified after cutting the showline. Read the full article here.
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Oct 24 2013
Two killed in P-51 Mustang “Galveston Gal” crash
The P-51D Mustang “Galveston Gal”, owned and operated for recreational flights by the Lone Star Flight Museum, crashed today in the Gulf of Mexico. The pilot and his passenger were killed in the accident. Fishermen alerted the US Coast Gaurd after witnessing the aircraft plunging in the water. Search and rescue team later found the …
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Oct 14 2013
Save Voodoo 006 campaign update, Almost home but still need your help!
Earlier this year the Jet Aircraft Museum in London Ontario was awarded the opportunity to save a CF-101 Voodoo jet that is currently located in Cornwallis Nova Scotia. The retired Canadian Air Force jet represents a important time in Canada’s jet heritage and the Save Voodoo 006 project has been raising funds to save this …
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Oct 08 2013
Mercury-powered Hawker Hart to fly again in Sweden
Swedish vintage aircraft enthusiast Joakim Westh has announced his plan to put a Swedish-built Hawker Hart biplane bomber back into the air. A full report can be read from Aeroplane Monthly.
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