The Mid-America Flight Museum at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport in Texas has acquired Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk American Dream from its previous owner, air racing legend Thom Richard.
The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight returned Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX PM631 to the air on October 3 following extensive maintenance and a detailed safety assessment.
Conair Turbo Firecat F-AYKM, owned by the Musée Européen de l’Aviation de Chasse at Montélimar, made its first flight in private hands at Nîmes Grande Provence Méditerranée Airport on 9 September.
At Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, the Navy Wings Heritage Flight is working to return Hawker Sea Fury FB11 VR930/G-CLNJ to flight with a new engine, after deciding on a change of powerplant earlier this year.
In a major milestone, the UAE Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAF&AD) has taken delivery of its final Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft ahead of schedule and completing its five-strong fleet within the space of four years.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has officially retired its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons, ending 45 years of service for the aircraft in the force.
The US Navy marked a key milestone on September 17, when it received its 100th TH-73A Thrasher training helicopter (170243/‘E-731’) during a ceremony held at Leonardo’s production facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.