On 17 December 1935, a silver, twin-engined aircraft lifted into the sky for the first …
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Classic AirlinersUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
What Happened to British Caledonian?
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThe name British Caledonian is one that remains familiar to aviation enthusiasts of a certain …
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Classic AirlinersNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
The Last U.S.-Registered Douglas DC-8 Finds a Home
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusA remarkable chapter in aviation came to a close in November 2025, as the final …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
Top Aviation Museums in the Midwest USA
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThe American Midwest is not only the heartland of aviation history—with the Wright brothers’ first …
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Classic AirlinersMiscellaneous SpottingUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
London’s Lost Airports
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusLondon today is defined by its big, modern airports — Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
The Most Important Preserved Airliners at Duxford
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusHave you ever visited the Imperial War Museum Duxford? This incredible aviation museum located near …
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Classic AirlinersNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
End of an Era: Samaritan’s Purse Retires the Last U.S.-Registered Douglas DC-8
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusIn November 2025, Samaritan’s Purse held a ceremony at its Airlift Response Center in Greensboro, …
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Airlines & AirlinersUKVintage AirlinersWestern Europe
Deep Dive into Loganair’s Twin Otter Flights
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusIf you love aviation that’s a little out of the ordinary — remote airfields, short …
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Classic AirlinersMuseumsNorth AmericaVintage Airliners
Top Aviation Museums in the Northeast USA
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusThe Northeastern United States is steeped in aviation history, from early pioneers to the jet …
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Airlines & AirlinersCaribbeanClassic AirlinersVintage Airliners
The Comeback of the Ilyushin Il‑96‑300
by Matt Falcusby Matt FalcusWhen you’re chasing rare airliners, few types are more exciting than the Ilyushin Il-96. Built …
