Firewall Pilot Tail 
Vintage Aviation News
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
In August 1943, it was assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Kittyhawk A29-448though also marked with serial number A29-1050 on the opposite tail. On March 13, 1944, while piloted by F/L Frank Arthur Coker, the aircraft suffered a landing mishap at Nadzab Airfield and was sent to 11 RSU for repairs. It joined No.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 29, 2025
Among the observers on the ground were members of the National Aeronautical Association (NAA), a member of the world governing body of air sports, the Fdration Aronautique Internationale (FAI), while pilots Amelia Earhart and Paul Mantz flew above to ensure that Hughes did not exceed the set altitude restriction for his high-speed passes.
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Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Thousands of L-4s remained in the US for the duration of WWII, training pilots and serving liaison duties for Army units in training. The surviving examples did find use in the post-war era, training thousands of pilots in the former European and Pacific theaters. 1,801 of that number were L-4H variants.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 28, 2024
He was too slow on his approach and was given “come on” signals by the Landing Signals Officer; when he was issued a subsequent “wave-off” command, the pilot banked away from the carrier with too little power, leading to a crash. The pilot was lucky to survive with just a few deep cuts to his forehead.” SBD-5 BuNo.36175
Vintage Aviation News
JULY 19, 2024
This early canopy limited visibility for the pilot, leading to later models adopting a more streamlined, blown canopy for improved situational awareness. The limitations of the early canopy are clearly seen in this near-pilot’s eye view. The power plant modifications plate on the engine bay’s firewall. Today, Ens.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
of Charlotte, North Carolina in 1964, where it was registered under the civilian tail number N4716C. Piloted by Mike Wright, the Corsair competed in the Unlimited Class, qualifying in 28th place with an average speed of 305.667 mph. For several years, the aircraft’s history was quiet until 1975, when it was acquired by Earl E.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 6, 2024
Brooks had long wished to own an airworthy Flying Fortress as his father, Elton Brooks, had flown 35 missions as a B-17 tail gunner with the 570th BS, 390th BG from RAF Framlingham in England. With a crew of three (pilot, copilot & flight engineer) and four volunteers aboard, Liberty Belle took off, bound for Indianapolis.
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