Jan 27, 2021 | The de Havilland Mosquito
The de Havilland Mosquito PZ474 Lewis Air Legends Texas-based Lewis Air Legends de Havilland Mosquito PZ474, which is one of only four airworthy examples of the type in the world.As previously reported, the Mosquito FB VI was originally constructed at Hatfield in 1945...
Jan 21, 2021 | The 1917 German Albatros D Va
Albatros D Va Fantasy of Flight Kermit Weeks Single-engine, single-seat, German World War I biplane fighter; 180-horsepower Mercedes D.IIIa water-cooled engine. Lozenge camouflage on wings. Natural wood finish on fuselage. Green and yellow stripes on tail. In 1916,...
Jan 13, 2021 | Warbirds of America Executive Director
HALLOWED GROUND “Throughout the years a number of people have participated at AirVenture Oshkosh, either they were bomber pilots like Paul Tibets who flew the B-29 or fighter pilots like Francis Stanley “Gabby” Gabreski who flew the P-47 and C.E. “Bud”...
Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Start Planning Now! B-29 Doc Announces July 2021 Tour Schedule The July 2021 tour schedule for B-29 Doc has been announced and it includes stops in seven cities across six states, ending with Doc’s appearance at EAA AirVenture. Each tour stop will feature B-29...
Jan 6, 2021 | 3 January 1944: Maj. Gregory Boyington shot down four enemy airplanes.
3 January 1944 Maj. Gregory Boyington Shot Down Four Enemy Airplanes GUADALCANAL, 6 Jan, 1944 – (AP) – Major Gregory ‘Pappy’ Boyington of Okanogan, Wash., was officially credited today with shooting down his 26th Japanese plane to tie the...
