Category: Heritage

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is crowd-sourcing for funds to buy paint to restore its RB-52B. This bomber is unique as it was one of the few that actually dropped an atomic bomb during its career.

Photo: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

A Mirage III put up for sale by Besch auction house has been sold to Serge Dassault, CEO of the Dassault Group.

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After a hiatus of 75 years, China (this time the People’s Republic of China) is openly recruiting for Americans to join the reestablished American Volunteer Group.

By US government employee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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A Dassault Mirage IIIE fighter is up for sale by the Besch auction house. The aircraft is expected to fetch between €30,000 and €50,000.

If you haven’t heard, Bill Sweetman is leaving Aviation Week today for a new job at Northrop Grumman. He’s also quitting journalism after 42 years. We wish him all the best. Onwards and upwards!