Warbirds Online » Blog Archive » Warbird Headlines: 4 June 2008

Hello loyal readers of Warbirds-Online! I am starting a new daily feature here to give you more news on warbirds around the world in a timely fashion. We’ve already got the great weekly series on “This Week in…” by the amazing Tom Kwiatkowski and features like “Hangar Tales” and Picture of the Day by Scott Rose… I figured it was time for me to add a contribution!

Let us know if this is useful to you and if you have any news tips, please send them along to me at rkeough.wrg@gmail.com

Thanks! - Ryan Keough

YOUR WARBIRD HEADLINES FOR 4 JUNE 2008:

Billionaire Allen opens plane collection to public
Reuters - Jun 3, 2008
The Flying Heritage Collection provides access to 15 planes that comprised most of the significant fighter aircraft of five World War Two participants: … click title for full story

Michael Potter stars as Amelia Earhart
Ottawa Citizen, Canada - Jun 3, 2008
The Waco Taperwing “flown” by Hilary Swank, as Amelia, comes from the collection of Gatineau-based Vintage Wings of Canada, and the vintage biplane was … click title for full story

Museum to offer flights in WWII aircraft
Villager, TX - Jun 3, 2008
“If you are looking for a rare and unique gift for the dad who has everything, a warbird ride is the ticket he will always remember,” says Gregory. … click title for full story

Smith to leave Wichita’s Museum of World Treasures
Wichita Business Journal, KS - Jun 3, 2008
Smith announced Wednesday he is leaving to become the new director of the Kansas Aviation Museum. Monday will be his first day on the job at the aviation … click title for full story

Doolittle Raiders return to Eglin AFB
Edwards Air Force Base, CA - Jun 3, 2008
One of the last events occurred May 31 when three B-25 Mitchell bombers performed a reenactment of the war heroes’ historic training mission at Duke Field. … click title for full story

World War II aircraft at Yolo airport today
Sacramento Bee, USA - Jun 3, 2008
The display is part of the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour. The foundation visits more than 150 communities each yar to promote aviation history … click title for full story

Air show back in full flight at Carp Airport
Ottawa Citizen, Canada - Jun 3, 2008
Aircraft from Vintage Wings of Canada will introduce the group’s Victory Flight, with Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang and Corsair fighters flying in formation, … click title for full story

Friends shocked by death of warbird enthusiast
ABC Regional Online, Australia - Jun 1, 2008
The Australian Warbirds Association (AWA) has expressed its shock and sadness at the passing of one the group’s longtime members in a plane crash on the New … click title for full story

Memorials honor veterans, enlisted
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - May 31, 2008
As that era faded, developers created the Valor Memorial Garden and Warbird Park to preserve the base’s history during its $1 billion redevelopment, … click title for full story

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