Warbirds enthrall crowd at Alva Regional Airport

A brisk breeze stirred the crisp spring air as anticipation stirred the large number of people crowding the taxiway. “Five minutes,” Dale Logsdon said after conversing with the World War II bomber's crew via radio. “There they are, on the horizon to …

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P-38 ‘Glacier Girl’ Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012

P-38 'Glacier Girl' Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. (April 27, 2012) The Lockheed P-38 Glacier Girl, the fearsome twin-boom fighter aircraft that has become one of the world's most well-known warbirds since its rescue from the Greenland ice cap in 1992, …

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Final Preparations For Bethpage Air Show Under Way

Civilian performers include: American Airpower Museum Warbirds, GEICO Skytypers, Sean D. Tucker Team Oracle, Lt. Col. John Klatt National Guard Reserve, Matt Chapman, David Windmiller, and Ed Hamill, who will fly the Bethpage Bi-Plane.and more » …

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Thrill seekers enjoy new flight experience

(WTW) A new aviation adventure business in Stratford is offering civilians the chance to fly, flip and glide in a military aircraft 5000 feet above ground. Strapped in the cockpit of the only certified warbird based at Sikorsky Memorial Airport …

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Motorized Mechanical Marvels Coming to Town

Plus, hundreds of aviation wonders are expected to be on display stylish homebuilts, classics from the 40s and 50s, vintage warbirds, sport and ultralight aircraft. Thrilling rides will be offered in helicopters, vintage bi-planes, Beech 18 and T-6 …

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High-flying history

The thunder of a radial engine, the smell of oil mixed with high-octane aviation fuel and the speed and maneuverability of aircraft built to win dogfights are all thrills known to the owners of retired military aircraft. There's a passion shared among …

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Mittagong Airfield Open Day

Mittagong Airfield was constructed in 1944 by the Royal Australian Air Force, and has been operated since the 60's by the Berrima District Aero Club. Club President Mark Willard said There are all sorts of interesting aircraft in the club from single …

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Super Reads AvX: Week 4

THIS is when Avengers start pouring out of the aircraft and it's because they've lost their floor. On what's left of the deck, Red Hulk begins his fight with Colossus, further damaging the craft. Avengers spill out into the water where they are met by …

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TURNER STATEMENT ON MILITARY HERITAGE AIRCRAFT

“Dayton is home to the National Museum of the Air Force, and has the largest collection of historical military aircraft in the world. I know the value and importance that the facility has in honoring sacrifices of our veterans and as a symbol that …

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?Ideal? Sunday for Aviation Fun

Ideal Sunday for Aviation FunAttractions for the event will include complimentary barbecue and refreshments, airplane rides, plus civilian aviation and helicopter displays. A fully restored open-cockpit Waco bi-plane from American Warbirds will be available for rides.and more » …

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