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P-51D crash that killed ex president of Sikorsky could have been avoided

Posted on November 4, 2017November 3, 2017 by alert5

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has published its investigation into the crash of a P-51D warbird in February 2016.

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70th anniversary of supersonic flight

Posted on October 13, 2017 by alert5

Edwards Air Force Base will mark the 70th anniversary of the first supersonic flight and the ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube via ABC News affiliate KERO.

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Flight Test Historical Foundation to commemorate 20th anniversary of F-22’s first flight

Posted on October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by alert5

he Flight Test Historical Foundation will be hosting a Gathering of Eagles event on Oct. 21 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the F-22’s first flight.

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Sole civilian Sea Hornet being restored to flying condition

Posted on October 4, 2017 by alert5

Pioneer Aero Ltd in New Zealand has taken up the challenge to restore the only civilian Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 to flying status. Hit the link below for the full report by Warbird News.

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Pacific Aviation Museum adds F-16A to its collection

Posted on September 29, 2017 by alert5

The Pacific Aviation Museum in Hawaii has added a F-16A, # 80-0498, to its collection. The jet was donated by Dr. Lawrence Tseu in honor of his friend, retired USAF Gen. Gary North.