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19 Jul 2017

Doc’s New Home! Permanent Hangar And Education Facility Announced For Newly Restored B-29 Superfortress

by RyanS | posted in: Warbirds | 0

The newly restored B-29 Superfortress named “Doc” will be getting a permanent home soon. Doc’s Friends Inc., owner of the rare aircraft, announced plans to build a facility at the Dwight D. Eisenhower airport in Wichita, KS. The 32,000 square foot facility will include a large hangar for storage and maintenance of the WWII bomber… Read more

15 Apr 2017

WATCH: The Mighty B-52 Stratofortress Takes Off Right Over Your Head

by Justin Miner | posted in: AirshowStuff, Featured Videos, Military | 0

The BUFF Is The Stuff! It’s hard to beat the sight of a B-52 coming at you. One of the most iconic symbols of American air power, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been flying since the 1950’s, and is scheduled to remain in service for at least another 15 years. The crew at AirshowStuff.com love… Read more

21 Mar 2017

EAA AirVenture 2017 To Feature The Only Two B-29s Still Flying – “Doc” and “FIFI” Confirmed For Oshkosh!

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Warbirds | 3

This year’s EAA AirVenture is set to feature not one but TWO flying B-29 Superfortresses. That’s right, both “FIFI” and “Doc”, the only flying B-29s in the world, are planning to attend! Earlier today, Doc’s Friends, the group behind the aircraft, announced four stops on the first half of Doc’s planned 2017 tour. Doc recently… Read more

20 Nov 2016

New Photo Albums – Spirit of St Louis Airshow 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

Two new albums are now available in our photo gallery! Check them out here: Spirit of St Louis Airshow 2016 – David Jacobson Spirit of St Louis Airshow 2016 – Anthony Richards

5 Aug 2016

F-35 Will Debut At 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

Big news came from the Abbotsford International Airshow August 5, 2016 with the announcement that a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II will be on public display at the show, which takes place on August 12th through the 14th in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The F-35 on display will be one from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th… Read more

17 Jul 2016

B-29 Superfortress “Doc” Has Successful First Flight!

by RyanS | posted in: Warbirds | 3

After a couple decades of hard work, the world gained a second flying B-29 Superfortress this morning when “Doc” took to the skies at McConnell AFB in Kansas. The Commemorative Air Force’s B-29 “Fifi” was previously the only flying example of the type. The first flight event was live streamed online for those not in… Read more

26 May 2016

Phantom Finale: The Last Remaining USAF F-4 Pilot On The End Of A Legend

by AnthonyR | posted in: Featured Videos, Military, Popular Posts | 18

It goes without saying that the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II has had an incredible impact on American aviation, one that carries it into modern aviation legend. One of the most iconic aircraft ever built, nearly everyone involved with aviation and the military has a story relating to the F-4. Unfortunately this American classic is rapidly… Read more

26 May 2016

2016 EAA AirVenture Daily Airshow Schedules Announced

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows | 0

AirVenture is nearly here again, and another interesting show is planned once more! The annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh gathering will be commemorating the coming 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, and hosting the Canadian Forces Snowbirds among other exciting events. Today the EAA… Read more

19 Jul 2015

Heavy Bombers Weekend 2015 – Madison, Wisconsin

by PatrickB | posted in: Airshows, Event Recap, Warbirds | 0

Madison, Wisconsin was the place to be this year for those who wanted to see some warbirds just before EAA AirVenture 2015. Featuring over a dozen rare and unique World War II aircraft, Heavy Bombers Weekend offered fans a great up-close view of aircraft including the B-29 Superfortress, B-17 Flying Fortress, T-6 Texan, and P-51… Read more