After a long wait, the Big Event is finally here! The 2013 Airliners International Convention is just around the corner, and excitement is literally in the air. For the first time ever, the World’s Largest Airline Collectibles Show and Convention is landing in Cleveland, and OPShots is proud to be your “go-to” spot for local …
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Tragedy at Dayton Air Show as Wing walker’s plane crashes – CBS News
A plane carrying a wing walker crashed at an air show and exploded into flames Saturday, killing the pilot and stunt walker, authorities said.The crash of the 450 HP Stearman happened at around 12:45 p.m. at the Vectren Air Show near Dayton in front of thousands of horrified spectators. No one else was hurt.Play VideoDeadly …
Airliners International 2013 Convention Coming to Cleveland!
The world’s largest airline collectibles show & convention is slated to take place at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel from June 26 to the 29th, 2013. Cleveland has never before hosted this prestigious event, and a rather large attendance is anticipated. With all the aviation history that has taken place at CLE, it has long …
Legendary pilot Howard Pardue Dies in Bearcat Crash – Flying Magazine
Airshow performer and air race pilot Howard Pardue died on Wednesday when his Grumman F8F Bearcat crashed shortly after takeoff from his home field of Stephens County Airport in Breckenridge, Texas, located about 100 miles west of Dallas. The Bearcat, one of only 15 or so airworthy F8Fs in the world, had just taken off …