Vintage Aviation News

12/25/2025

Being home for Christmas has long been a cherished American tradition, yet for generations of servicemembers, the holidays have been spent far from family and familiar comforts. In this thoughtful article, Marty Steiner looks back at how Christmas was observed by America’s military across more than 250 years, from the hardships of the Revolutionary War to the traditions that emerged during World War II and beyond, honoring those who served while separated from home. https://loom.ly/H-4Oz-o

Being home for Christmas has long been a cherished American tradition, yet for generations of servicemembers, the holidays have been spent far from family and familiar comforts. In this thoughtful article, Marty Steiner looks back at how Christmas was observed by America’s military across more tha...

12/25/2025

Set against the uncertainty of Christmas 1941 and the hard-won optimism that followed, Christmas on the Home Front explores how America’s civilians transformed daily sacrifice into decisive strength during World War II. From rationing and scrap drives to aircraft factories and war bond rallies, Nicholas A. Veronico traces how the collective efforts of workers, families, and communities sustained the nation through its darkest hours and ultimately helped secure Allied victory, leaving a legacy still worthy of remembrance eight decades later. https://loom.ly/JDLfeLY

Set against the uncertainty of Christmas 1941 and the hard-won optimism that followed, Christmas on the Home Front explores how America’s civilians transformed daily sacrifice into decisive strength during World War II. From rationing and scrap drives to aircraft factories and war bond rallies, Ni...

12/25/2025

Christmas in the 8th Air Force during World War II would have been a mix of both challenges and attempts to bring some holiday cheer to the servicemen stationed in Europe. https://loom.ly/rXBgkro

Christmas in the 8th Air Force during World War II would have been a mix of both challenges and attempts to bring some holiday cheer to the servicemen stationed in Europe.

12/25/2025

In honor of the holiday season, the Unwritten Record of the National Archives presented Navy, Army, Marine, and Air Force (AAF) photographs that highlight the various ways in which service members spent Christmas between the years 1941 and 1944. https://loom.ly/ZaeF6Kg

by Kaitlyn Crain Enriquez - National Archives

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

📷 Tom Pawlesh

12/24/2025

The restoration of the world’s oldest flying PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, continues to make impressive strides at American Aero Services. In this update, American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings details the intricate work underway—from the unique radar and navigation compartments to the flight engineer’s station and crew rest areas. https://loom.ly/dESOQmE

The restoration of the world’s oldest flying PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, continues to make impressive strides at American Aero Services. In this update, American Heritage Museum President Rob Collings details the intricate work underway—from the unique radar and navigation compartments to the fl...

12/23/2025

At just 27, Alex Beckett has become the world’s youngest pilot of a flying B-29 Superfortress. Balancing a commercial airline career with a passion for vintage warbirds, Beckett shares his journey from student pilot to flying one of the most iconic bombers in aviation history. Through dedication, volunteer work with the Commemorative Air Force, and a deep respect for living history, he honors the legacy of the men who flew these aircraft during World War II. https://loom.ly/q5N7KJk

At just 27, Alex Beckett has become the world’s youngest pilot of a flying B-29 Superfortress. Balancing a commercial airline career with a passion for vintage warbirds, Beckett shares his journey from student pilot to flying one of the most iconic bombers in aviation history. Through dedication, ...

12/23/2025

In July 2023, the South Pacific WWII Museum recovered the remains of a Douglas SBD Dauntless from Port Vila. Decades-old memories from local residents, including Wallace Andre, have helped piece together the aircraft’s story—a rare glimpse into a moment of wartime humanity, tragedy, and connection on Efate Island during World War II. https://loom.ly/dKxRwP0

In July 2023, the South Pacific WWII Museum recovered the remains of a Douglas SBD Dauntless from Port Vila. Decades-old memories from local residents, including Wallace Andre, have helped piece together the aircraft’s story—a rare glimpse into a moment of wartime humanity, tragedy, and connecti...

12/22/2025

After more than three decades under the care of Dean Cutshall, the F-100F Super Sabre N2011V has found a new home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Now operated by Jordan and Nicole Brown from Hulman Field, the historic “Hun” begins a new chapter dedicated to honoring Vietnam-era service members and preserving its legacy. The arrival and transition were documented by aviation writer and photographer James Church, who authored the article and captured the accompanying images. https://loom.ly/RZKWPOU

After more than three decades under the care of Dean Cutshall, the F-100F Super Sabre N2011V has found a new home in Terre Haute, Indiana. Now operated by Jordan and Nicole Brown from Hulman Field, the historic “Hun” begins a new chapter dedicated to honoring Vietnam-era service members and pres...

12/22/2025

On July 11, 1940, the Vought Corsair program faced a sudden crisis when the sole prototype was damaged during an emergency landing on a Connecticut golf course. Stephen Chapis recalls this event, which could have changed the history of one of World War II’s most iconic fighters. https://loom.ly/vibThRk

On July 11, 1940, the Vought Corsair program faced a sudden crisis when the sole prototype was damaged during an emergency landing on a Connecticut golf course. Stephen Chapis recalls this event, which could have changed the history of one of World War II’s most iconic fighters.

12/22/2025

The iconic Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 “Just Jane” is undergoing a full restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. This month, the team has advanced work on the rear-mid fuselage, tailplanes, wings, and front turret, bringing the historic bomber closer to the skies. https://loom.ly/lw2J4XE

The iconic Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 “Just Jane” is undergoing a full restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. This month, the team has advanced work on the rear-mid fuselage, tailplanes, wings, and front turret, bringing the historic bomber closer to the...

12/21/2025

Regular Vintage Aviation News contributor Ugo Vicenzi visited the Erickson Aircraft Collection in Madras, Oregon—home to one of the nation’s largest flying warbird collections. Touring the impressive facility and taking to the air aboard several of its legendary aircraft, Vicenzi offers an inside look at Jack and Oliver Erickson’s remarkable effort to keep aviation history alive and flying. https://loom.ly/rZ2a9YU