From an original article by the Naval History and Heritage Command The U.S. Navy’s offensive in the Central Pacific gathered tremendous strength in early 1944 and moved to within striking distance of Japan. With the […]
The Commemorative Air Force’s SB2C-5 Helldiver is in need of our help following engine problems, and has established a fundraising campaign HERE to provide money to fully overhaul their Wright R-2600 power plant. Further details […]
“Prowlers of the Pacific” is a new Commemorative Air Force (CAF) re-creation of the American air war in the Pacific Theatre. “Prowlers of the Pacific” is a living history lesson and serves as a memorial […]
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will fly its P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” and SB2C-5 Helldiver, “The Beast,” to Fond du Lac airport (KFLD) as part of the 2016 Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) AirVenture at Oshkosh, […]
PRESS RELEASE-The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour is bringing an unprecedented collection of World War II aircraft to their Midwest summer tour stops. FIFI, the queen of the fleet and the world’s only […]
By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC Seventy-four years ago today, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver took flight for the first time. A carrier-based dive and torpedo bomber, the Helldiver was designed to replace the Douglas SBD Dauntless. SB2Cs […]
The National Air & Space Museum is hard at work preparing their rare Curtiss SB2C Helldiver for display. The restoration team re-attached the freshly painted wings this past Sunday in the Mary Baker Engen Restoration […]
By Aviation Enthusiasts LLC Seventy-three years ago today, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver took flight for the first time. A carrier-based dive and torpedo bomber, the Helldiver was designed to replace the Douglas SBD Dauntless. SB2Cs […]
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