Category: Special Aviation Events

ANATOLIAN PHOENIX 2026 EXERCISE

Story and photos by Buğra Yiğit The Anatolian Phoenix 2026 Exercise was conducted this year under the motto: ”Wiser than a phoenix, fiercer than a wolf…” This expression reflects the spirit of the exercise, symbolizing not only combat search...

Del Laughery’s Wide-Ranging Look at the 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Celebration

Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns during an afternoon AirVenture air show  Photos by Del Laughery Del Laughery roamed the Oshkosh airport all week during AirVenture; here are some of his views of the spectacular aviation celebration.  Melissa Burns awaits...

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026 WAS ANOTHER RECORD-SETTING EVENT

  Information courtesy of the EAA, random AirVenture photos by Ken Kula Here are official press releases from the Experimental Aircraft Association with some of the record-breaking results from AirVenture Oshkosh 2026: EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026 RECORDS SET AT...

Sunset of the Harrier

Story and photos by Shawn Byers The United States Marine Corps retired the last of their world famous Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft on 3 June 2026. The primary mission of Marine Aviation is...

Breezy Point Aviation Day

Story and photos by Del Laughery Breezy Point Airport, 8MN3, is a private field sporting a single 2576 X 50 ft runway, 17/35, located seven miles east of Pequot Lakes, MN, and within walking distance of Pelican Lake and...

Here’s a Preview of Expected Attractions at the EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

The Royal Air Force’s flight demonstration team, the Red Arrows, will perform in the sky over Oshkosh during the last weekend of AirVenture 2026 Information from official EAA and participant press releases, plus photos by Ken Kula Editor’s note:...

VERTICON 2026: The Global Vertical Aviation Industry Converges in Atlanta

Story and photos by Jeff Serpa The Georgia World Congress Center became the epicenter of the global helicopter and vertical aviation industry as aviation professionals from around the world gathered for Verticon 2026. From March 9–12, 2026, the event...

U. S. Coast Guard Aviation Celebrates One Hundred and Ten Years of Service

U. S. Coast Guard HC-144 in special US Coast Guard Aviation Centennial colors in 2016 Story by Ken Kula, photos by Scott Jankowski, Bob Finch, Ken Kula, Corey Beitler, Shawn Byers and Scott Zeno On April 1, 1916, U....

The A-10’s Final Departure From Maryland

Story and photos by Bryan T. Mangan On 23 September 2025, Governor Wes Moore presided over the Inactivation Ceremony of the 175th Operations Group and the 175th Maintenance Group of the Maryland Air National Guard. During this ceremony, the...

Wings and Eagles: A Farewell Flight and a Look Ahead in Klamath Falls

Story and photos by Steve Lewis Klamath The roar of afterburners echoed across the Klamath Basin this past July as the Wings and Eagles Airshow filled the skies once again with some familiar sights and sounds. Under warm sunshine...

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