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A look inside the incredible Italian Air Force Museum

The Italian Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle has undergone a major overhaul for the air arm’s centenary. Philip Stevens took a sneak peek at the reimagined museum before it reopened

Canadian de Havilland Tiger Moth reaches museum

The Mount Hope, Ontario-based Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has acquired a third airworthy de Havilland Tiger Moth

National Naval Aviation Museum honours Korean War 'Devotion'

The Pensacola, Florida-based National Naval Aviation Museum unveiled its newest exhibit recently – a tribute to Korean War US Navy aviators Ens Jesse Brown and LTJG Thomas Hudner

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Meet the man with one of the world's largest warbird collections

A chance encounter with one historic aeroplane, eventually led Jerry Yagen to develop one of the world’s leading warbird fleets. Ben Dunnell speaks to the aircraft collector to find out more

Will closure result in the loss of the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre?

The Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is to close its doors from October 31, 2022 after Cornwall Council pulls its support…

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Pioneering Swedish monoplane changes hands

The first ever Swedish military aeroplane, the Nyrop No:3, was transported from the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm to Flygvapenmuseum at Malmslätt on January 4...

Heritage projects to receive funding boost

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage.

Advanced Air Striking Force tribute to go ahead

The Conde-Vraux Aviation Museum near Reims, France, will host a ceremony on May 17 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Advanced Air Striking Force’s attempt to counter the German invasion of 1940.

Seething Control Tower Museum looks to the future

After running several successful public events at the preserved, wartime Seething Tower in Norfolk, the volunteer-led museum is seeking new committee members to help take its work further in 2020.

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“I am awaiting the final order”

Words from a kamikaze pilot who met his death in June 1945 are among the powerful, and sobering, exhibits in two museums dedicated to the Japanese suicide missions