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MASDC/AMARC Warbirds Part II
Written by Ken Kula on November 11th, 2018
Crew Training of the RAF in Cosford
Written by Peter Boschert on November 5th, 2018
RAF Cosford opened in 1938 as a technical school of the Royal Air Force. Today in Cosford, about 120 aircraft can be used for training. A probably unique project in Europe, one that uses former military jets to train the mechanics of the RAF. In addition, mechanics of allied air forces are also educated and trained.
Furthermore, there is the museum of the RAF in Cosford, which contains more than 75 perfectly restored aircraft.
Read more »Wings Over Camarillo 2.0
Written by Steve Lewis on October 30th, 2018
A new format to the Wings over Camarillo Airshow was rolled out this year at the Camarillo Airport, which is also the headquarters for the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. A increased area for the STEM exhibit, a larger car show, more modern military displays, and even a live concert Saturday night featuring the band 'The Spazmatics'.
Read more »OSH Warbirds in Review Part#2 “Radial Rumble”
Written by Scott Jankowski on October 23rd, 2018
Warbirds are an important part of AirVenture and 2018 was no different. A total of 377 warbirds of all kinds descended into Oshkosh this year. Special emphasis was placed on the 80th Anniversary of the North American Texan, and the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The United States Air Force Heritage Flight brought the General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon which flew formation flybys with the North American P-51 Mustang and the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Doc’ was in attendance as was C-47 Skytyrain “That’s All Brother” which was one of the lead aircraft that dropped paratroopers over Normandy on D-Day.
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