As noted in late November, Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.IX MH603 was fast approaching the conclusion of its down-to-the-last-rivet rebuild at Vintage Fighter Restorations (VFR) in Scone, New South Wales, Australia. We can now report, via our […]
Over the past couple of years, we have been following the restoration of Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.IX MH603 at Vintage Fighter Restorations (VFR) in Scone, New South Wales, Australia. The aircraft is very close to […]
Of all the supersonic interceptors which emerged during the 1950s, it is doubtful that any are as charismatic nor more futuristic-looking than the iconic Lockheed F-104 Starfighter. It is easily one of the most elegant […]
Following on from John Parker’s article earlier this week depicting the finishing touches which Vintage Fighter Restorations is applying to their Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX (MH603) at their facility in Scone, New South Wales, Australia comes the news […]
With the untimely passing of the legendary Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen in October, 2018, the historical aviation community lost a hugely significant benefactor. Not only had he established a ground-breaking museum, the Flying Heritage […]
A magnificently restored Supermarine Spitfire MK.XVI has just come up for sale with our sponsors at Platinum Fighter Sales. She is a former RAF example, serial number TE392, and readers might remember our January 2020 article where we […]
The Chance-Vought F4U Corsair is one of the most revered aircraft to emerge from WWII. With its unconventional, inverted gull-wing profile and brutish good looks, not to mention its legendary accomplishments, it is no wonder […]
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet and Grumman F9F Panther are quintessential Korean War era combat aircraft which have been missing from our skies for many years now sadly, despite there having been several attempts to put […]
The Vought F4U Corsair is, without doubt, one of the most potent and charismatic fighter aircraft to emerge from WWII. With its unconventional, inverted gull-wing profile and brutish good looks, not to mention its legendary […]
Vintage Wings of Canada has had their rare Westland Lysander Mk.IIIa (RCAF 2364) up for sale for a while now with Platinum Fighter Sales, and many Canadians feared she might depart for foreign shores, as […]
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