This General Motors built Grumman TBM Avenger was just one of many warbirds present at this years show at Detroit’s Willow Run airport (KYIP). This years show highlighted 100 Years of Naval Aviation and featured an impressive lineup of aircraft. Two of our photographers were lucky enough to attend the show and have presented …
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‘World’s greatest aviation celebration’ landing in Oshkosh – Chicago Sun-Times
For car racing fans, “Indy” means something special. For those who like to play the ponies, it’s Churchill Downs. And for aviation enthusiasts, the magic word is Oshkosh. One week each summer, about half a million aircraft aficionados of all ages descend on this central Wisconsin city for what’s billed as the world’s greatest aviation …
Fairchild C-123 Plane Crash Kills 3 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE – A vintage C-123 cargo plane crashed August 1st near Alaska’s Denali National Park, killing all three on board as well as starting a local wildfire. Registered to All West Freight Inc. of Delta Junction, Alaska, it was the same type as the one pictured here. The cause of the crash has yet to …