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That Time They Buried an A-7E SLUF at Sea

The story of one pilot’s incredible mission during the Corsair II’s last war. Carrier aviation is rife with stories about perilously anomalous events. Cold cat shots. Cross deck pendants parting.…

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B-17 ‘Aluminum Overcast’ and EAA Inspiring Future Aviators

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and her crew are visiting Gwinnett County Airport this weekend to raise support for educational programs designed to inspire future aviators. The aircraft known…

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[UPDATED] B-17G Crash At Bradley International

There are reports that the Collings Foundation B-17G that was on a “Wings of Freedom” tour across the country has crashed at Bradley International Airport this morning. There is no…

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Historic B-17 ‘Aluminum Overcast’ Touring the United States

OSHKOSH, WI — One of the last flight worthy B-17 Flying Fortresses is touring the United States, allowing visitors the chance to climb inside or ride aboard one of the…

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Massive WWII Aircraft Fleet to Retrace Historic D-Day Route

Nearly 50 World War II-era aircraft on Wednesday will retrace the route many of those same aircraft flew 75 years earlier as they soared into the history books of an important moment…

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Flying Museums: B-29 and B-24 Squadron Touring the U.S.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A squadron of World War II-era aircraft began touring the United States this week as a B-29 Superfortress and a B-24 Liberator travel to select cities offering tours and…

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American WWII Squadron nears Europe for 75th Anniversary of D-Day

OXFORD, Conn. — A fleet of American Douglas C-47 Skytrains are en route to the United Kingdom today to join up with their European counterparts to honor and remember the 75th anniversary…

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Air Force Thunderbirds Co-Founder, Pilot Dies at 94

ATLANTA — Lt. Gen. Charles “Buck” Pattillo, a co-founder and one of the first pilots of the Air Force Thunderbirds, passed away on Monday. He was two-weeks shy of his 95th…

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WWII Heritage Days Showcases D-Day C-47s, Army Golden Knights

ATLANTA — Huge crowds enjoyed the sights and sounds of World War II during the weekend as historic aircraft flew and two popular jump teams dropped from the skies to…

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Blue Angels, Air Force to Headline MCAS Beaufort Airshow

BEAUFORT, S.C. — Top military and civilian aircraft, including the Navy’s Blue Angels, will thunder over Marine Corps. Air Station Beaufort this weekend during the base’s popular Open House and Airshow. Fightertown…

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WWII Heritage Days to Commemorate D-Day’s 75th Anniversary

ATLANTA — The 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe will be commemorated next weekend as historic warbirds, including three D-Day veteran aircraft highlight the WWII Heritage Days in Peachtree City.…

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Sun ‘n Fun Hosts Blue Angels, Top Aerobatic Performers this Weekend

LAKELAND, Fla. — One of North America’s largest air shows will host the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron and top civilian aerobatic pilots this weekend as they perform at Sun ‘n Fun…