Bethel, PA — The visit by Pope Francis this weekend to Philadelphia is historic for some but for others it means major traffic headaches. If you’re part of the latter, why not head away from the city and experience a unique
Portuguese Air Force to help country celebrate 100 years of military aviation
2015 marks the centennial of military aviation in Portugal and sixty three years of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). As part of the year-long celebration, FAP has been opening its doors to the public. On September 5, 2015, an open house
NAS Wildwood Museum and Collings Foundation team up for AirFest event
This past Labor Day Weekend, The Naval Air Station Wildwood Air Museum (NASWAM) joined forces with The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour and brought four aviation filled days to the picturesque seaside town of Cape May New Jersey. The
New Garden’s Festival of Flight Air & Car Show is a hidden gem
On August 22 and 23, 2015 the Festival of Flight Air & Car Show returned to the New Garden Airport in Toughkenamon PA. The crews started bright and early uncovering their aircraft and prepared for the day’s events. For the
Back Stage with the Geico Skytypers
Following World War II, Skytyping (also know as skywriting) became a popular form of marketing and publicity. With the abundance of surplus military aircraft, the skies of America became filled with puffy white messages advertising products, services and the occasional
Always a great show EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh
Where else can you… Be asked to be photographed by Chinese businessmen while they ask you (through and interpreter) where they can buy vintage aircraft for their for their Porsche dealership back home “Where pandas come from”? Watch people happily
National Warplane Museum hosts their annual airshow – The Greatest Show on Turf
On July 11, 2015, the luscious green countryside of Geneseo New York was the setting for The National Warplane Museum’s annual airshow. As night became day, the early birds began to arrive. The sun peeked over the horizon and illuminated
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame hosts Wings and Wheels airshow
Terterboro NJ — The Air Museum Network was present and accounted for at the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame’s 2015 edition of Wings and Wheels. This annual event is held at the Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, just a
The Golden Age Museum’s Flying Circus Airshow is a hidden gem for vintage aircraft lovers
Bethel, PA — Aviation history buffs inevitably love the sounds of Merlins and big radials that emanate from WWII warbirds. The sound of raw power zooming overhead is enough to send a shot of adrenaline into the veins of most
Rare British de Havilland Mosquito Added to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Warbird Lineup
(Press Release) EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 12, 2015) — A rare de Havilland Mosquito fighter/bomber, the legendary Royal Air Force aircraft from World War II, will help commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at
Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive! and the WWII Airpower Legacy Project planning August flyovers
The organization Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive! is organizing several WWII aircraft flyovers in August to commemorate to the end of WWII through the WWII Airpower Legacy Project. The goal of the stated as is “To pay tribute to the pivotal
The Arsenal of Democracy: WWII Victory Capitol Flyover wins FAA Approval for May Event
Washington, DC—The Arsenal of Democracy: WWII Victory Capitol Flyover announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the necessary approvals for the Flyover to take place in restricted airspace over the nation’s capital on May 8, 2015, the 70th
BBMF Chooses New Leader
After a competitive selection process, Squadron Leader Mark ‘Disco’ Discombe has been selected as a future OC BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight). With a background as a Jaguar pilot, ‘Disco’ is currently employed as the Deputy Chief Flying Instructor
Breitling Jet Team prepares to visit America
In 2015, the largest professional civilian jet aerobatic team will undertake its first United States tour. This exceptional formation, consisting of seven L-39C Albatros planes flying at nearly 435 mph, has already performed in 36 countries across the world. The
Millville Army Air Field Museum holds 7th Annual Aviation Celebration
Millville, NJ — The fall season attempted to encroach on the small city of Millville, New Jersey this past weekend but this effort was stymied by summer as it imposed itself and offered aviation enthusiasts one last hurrah. The Millville