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by Andy Heins The National Waco Club is the oldest aircraft “type club” in the United States. Formed in 1958 by Ray Brandly of West Carrollton, Ohio, the club is dedicated towards supporting all owners […]
From an original article published on The National Waco Club‘s website. The National Waco Club was founded in 1958 by a small group of six Waco enthusiasts who felt that they should have some type […]
While former military aircraft may steal much of the limelight with their awards at EAA AirVenture, the vintage and classic aircraft earning similar accolades deserve every bit of that same moment in the sun too. […]
by Nicholas A. Veronico Pioneer aviator Charles Kingsford Smith’s historic crossing of the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand on September 11th, 1928 has been commemorated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Flying a Fokker F.VIIb/3m […]
Hello! We have great news to share… As of June 1, 2022, Warbirds News and its assets are now operating as an independent company. We are no longer associated with Vintage Aviation Publications or Warbird […]
by Tom Pawlesh Pete Lerro is a Philadelphia-based commercial photographer who specializes in themed photoshoots. These shoots include such subjects as World War II, railroads, lighthouses, the Wild West, and more. If Pete is not […]
by Stephen Chapis In the most recent issue of Warbird Digest, we highlighted the Bealeton, Virginia-based Flying Circus Airshow (FCA), which celebrated its 50th anniversary of its first show in May 2021. One of the […]
After our most recent report from Constellation connoisseur Ralph Pettersen concerning the status of President Eisenhower’s executive VC-121 Constellation transport, Columbine II, presently under rebuild with Dynamic Aviation in Bridgewater, Virginia, a number of questions […]
The Lockheed Constellation is one of the most iconic airliners ever built, and one could even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever designed. The Constellation still resonates […]
The evocative and now sadly rare whine of three Pratt&Whitney JT8D engines ringing in close harmony echoed over Paine Field in Everett, Washington as the prototype Boeing 727 airliner made her final flight today; a short hop […]
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