[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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Throughout aviation history, there have been heroes, zeros, and people who have moved flight forward. We as avgeeks take an informed look at the people and aircraft who made the aviation industry what it is today.
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…
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Historic GEICO Skytypers Aircraft to Highlight America’s Top Airshows
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, famous for their low level maneuvers and huge sky-typed messages, have released their new air show schedule as they prepare to take flight…
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Honor and Courage: Tuskegee Airmen Set The Stage For Racial Integration In The Military
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is one of courage, persistence, and skill in the face of war and bigotry. Despite being unwelcome, unappreciated, and underestimated the Tuskegee Airmen became…
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