Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort. The planes did see combat, however.

Horizontal Stabilizer 111

Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This will generally convey information about the flight time remaining, the weather at the destination, and the flight crew thanking you for choosing their airline and wishing you a safe onward journey once on the ground. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

Cabin Crew 268

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 268

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. Weather reports from the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on the island warned of a low cloud ceiling, overcast at 700-800 feet. Dinner was excellent.”

Runway 52

Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52