Vintage Aviation News

12/12/2025

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow returns April 3–5, 2026, with an incredible lineup of historic and modern aircraft. Highlights include New Zealand’s only airworthy Spitfire, a rare UK Mk XI Spitfire, the world’s only airworthy Yak-7B, and classic warbirds from the RNZAF Heritage Flight. Visitors can enjoy stunning aerial displays, pyrotechnics, interactive exhibits, and aviation attractions for all ages. https://loom.ly/U4T3nGw

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow returns April 3–5, 2026, with an incredible lineup of historic and modern aircraft. Highlights include New Zealand’s only airworthy Spitfire, a rare UK Mk XI Spitfire, the world’s only airworthy Yak-7B, and classic warbirds from the RNZAF Heritage Fli...

12/11/2025

Two of The Flying Bulls aircraft—the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Douglas DC-6B—will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Both airplanes will be on display at Boeing Plaza and take part in the daily afternoon air shows throughout the weeklong event. https://loom.ly/L3zQpsQ

Photos by Nigel Hitchman

12/11/2025

Now… this funny! Well played Thom Richard!

12/11/2025

Two of The Flying Bulls aircraft—the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Douglas DC-6B—will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Both airplanes will be on display at Boeing Plaza and take part in the daily afternoon air shows throughout the weeklong event. https://loom.ly/L3zQpsQ

Two Flying Bulls aircraft—the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Douglas DC-6B—will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Both airplanes will be on display at Boeing Plaza and take part in the daily afternoon air shows throughout the weeklong event.

12/11/2025

In 1963 and 1964, aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran set a series of supersonic speed records, making her not just the fastest woman, but the fastest person in the world at that time. Stephen Chapis recounts her remarkable connection with the mighty F-104 Starfighter—the “missile with a woman in it.” https://loom.ly/j11qeyg

In 1963 and 1964, aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran set a series of supersonic speed records, making her not just the fastest woman, but the fastest person in the world at that time. Stephen Chapis recounts her remarkable connection with the mighty F-104 Starfighter—the “missile with a woman in it.”

12/10/2025

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s WWII Weekend Photo Experience returns in 2026, giving photographers exclusive access to capture warbirds, reenactors, and airshow action. Highlights include three-day photo pit access, guided sunrise and sunset walks, and the spectacular nighttime engine shoot. A new Photo Pit Weekend Pass adds flexibility for photographers seeking prime vantage points throughout the event. https://loom.ly/bBn9XII

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s WWII Weekend Photo Experience returns in 2026, giving photographers exclusive access to capture warbirds, reenactors, and airshow action. Highlights include three-day photo pit access, guided sunrise and sunset walks, and the spectacular nighttime engine shoot. A new ...

12/09/2025

Aviation fans will soon have the chance to experience history in flight as flyaspitfire.com launches Spitfire passenger flights from the Isle of Man’s Ronaldsway Airport in June 2026. The unique experience includes an up-close look at the iconic World War II fighter, a full safety briefing, and an unforgettable flight over the island’s stunning coastal scenery. https://loom.ly/wwA_Wm0

Aviation fans will soon have the chance to experience history in flight as flyaspitfire.com launches Spitfire passenger flights from the Isle of Man’s Ronaldsway Airport in June 2026. The unique experience includes an up-close look at the iconic World War II fighter, a full safety briefing, and an...

12/08/2025

One of Britain’s most recognizable Douglas C-47s is preparing for a new chapter. The famed “Mayfly” (42-100884 / G-DAKS / N147DC), a veteran of D-Day, the Berlin Airlift, and decades of film and television work, has been acquired by American businessman Jeff Lewis. After a long-overdue maintenance check and her first flight in five years, the aircraft will make a final series of UK airshow appearances in 2026 before heading to her new home in the United States. https://loom.ly/A84fqYE

One of Britain’s most recognizable Douglas C-47s is preparing for a new chapter. The famed “Mayfly” (42-100884 / G-DAKS / N147DC), a veteran of D-Day, the Berlin Airlift, and decades of film and television work, has been acquired by American businessman Jeff Lewis. After a long-overdue mainten...

12/07/2025

The newly released documentary Sundown to Eleven: A Pearl Harbor Tribute is now available to stream for free on YouTube, fulfilling the final wish of Richard “Dick” Miralles, the last surviving member of U.S. Navy Air Group 11. Filmed shortly before his passing at age 101, the documentary follows Miralles on a deeply personal journey back to Pearl Harbor, where he seeks to uncover the fate of fallen “Sundowner” fighter pilot Frederick R. Schrader. Blending historical investigation with a veteran’s poignant return to the past, the film offers a moving tribute to the heroes and Gold Star families of the Pacific War. https://loom.ly/Tn9k_wg

The newly released documentary Sundown to Eleven: A Pearl Harbor Tribute is now available to stream for free on YouTube, fulfilling the final wish of Richard “Dick” Miralles, the last surviving member of U.S. Navy Air Group 11. Filmed shortly before his passing at age 101, the documentary follow...

12/07/2025

The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, UK is preparing for the return of Santa Airlines, a beloved holiday tradition now in its fourth year. Beginning December 13, families can step into a festive “departure lounge” before boarding the museum’s historic Dakota paratrooper aircraft, where Santa will greet young visitors. With craft activities, wartime Christmas stories, a wishing tree, and seasonal food in the café, the museum offers a unique aviation-themed holiday experience across five December dates. https://loom.ly/gN7NbuY

The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington is preparing for the return of Santa Airlines, a beloved holiday tradition now in its fourth year. Beginning December 13, families can step into a festive “departure lounge” before boarding the museum’s historic Dakota paratrooper aircraft, where Santa wil...

12/06/2025

Dan Sharp and Calum Douglas take a deep dive into the overlooked Me 309 program, revealing far more than the brief summaries found online. Through extensive research in German wartime archives, the authors show how the fighter’s development became tangled in politics, engine rivalries, and Messerschmitt’s own strategic maneuvering. Richly illustrated and meticulously sourced, Messerschmitt Me 309: Development & Politics paints a vivid picture of innovation colliding with the realities of a nation at war.
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Dan Sharp and Calum Douglas take a deep dive into the overlooked Me 309 program, revealing far more than the brief summaries found online. Through extensive research in German wartime archives, the authors show how the fighter’s development became tangled in politics, engine rivalries, and Messers...