The Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 bomber FIFI – the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will return to Oshkosh this year to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. The B-29 joins the largest annual gathering of vintage warbirds in the world during the show, which takes place July […]
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Extreme adventure takes flight
Sky Combat Ace has launched a new business offerings thrill-seekers the chance to experience aerial joyrides high above Nevada desert. Sky Combat Ace (SCA) acrobatic flights include spins, barrel rolls, hammerheads and loops high above Las Vegas. Guided by an expert aerobatic pilot, take the controls and live out your “Iceman” or “Maverick” fantasies with […]
Warbirds Over Whiteside slated
Warbirds Over Whiteside will be held at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill., July 20-22. Owners of all types of warbird-type airplanes are invited to share in the festivities and comradry. To register your aircraft for our event, or to find out more information, go to WarbirdsOverWhiteside.com.
Warbirds keep flying high
The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI,” and other Warbirds have triumphed in a battle against a proposed amendment that would have grounded many of these aircraft. On Friday, April 27, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced in a prepared statement that Congressman Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio) withdrew a proposed amendment known as Title […]
‘FIFI’ dustup leaves more questions
The truth is out there… somewhere. Last week, a proposed amendment to the House’s National Defense Authorization Act caused a bit of a firestorm. The proposed amendment from Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) would “bar the Department of Defense from loaning or gifting any U.S. military aircraft or parts to any entity except those that would put the […]
‘Spooky’ at Virginia Festival of Flight
An unusual AC-47D gunship of the Vietnam era, known as “Spooky,” will be part of the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight this coming weekend, April 28-29. This 1944 Douglas DC-3C-R was restored into a flying status as the famous “Spooky” or “Puff the Magic Dragon” gunships used for close air support of United States troops […]
CAF asks for support against proposed amendment
In response to a proposed amendment from Congressman Michael Turner to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that, if allowed to pass, would have a devastating effect on civilian operated historic military aircraft, the Commemorative Air Force has put together a letter that will be sent to the Committee on Armed Services. CAF […]
Warbird community rises to meet threat
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Warbirds of America are joining with the Commemorative Air Force, Collings Foundation, and other warbird groups in opposition of a proposed amendment to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that could have a devastating effect on the fleet of civilian-operated historic military aircraft. The amendment introduced […]
Code 1 Aviation premieres
A group of industry experts with more than 80 years of experience has formed a new company, Code 1 Aviation, at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida, home to the Sun ’n Fun fly-in, to provide maintenance, restoration, avionics, sales, training and consulting services for owners of Warbirds. “We have the knowledge and […]