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.

Tail 119

Tail Firewall Approach Flight Deck 119

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.

Firewall 92

Firewall Tail Pilot 92

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.

Tail 126

Tail Airplanes Cockpit Firewall 126

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The couple would serve their country during the war, with Joe flying overseas and Pinky serving as a member of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), graduating in Class 44-W-9 and being assigned to Minter Field near Bakersfield, CA. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall.

Firewall 98

Firewall Airplanes Hangar Tail 98

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

Firewall 98

Firewall Tail Approach Pilot 98

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 21, 2024

During the 18-month restoration, Frank replaced TG114’s damaged cockpit section with the piece from VR919 and the tail section of VR918. It was repaired and mated to the wing center section of ex-German target tug, and the tail section was from an ex-Iraqi Sea Fury. People didn’t have that kind of equipment to do that type of work.”

Cockpit 105

Cockpit Airplanes Tail Firewall 105