Arsenal VG-33 and the Arsenal Sud Restauration Project The Arsenal VG-33 was a French World War II-era fighter aircraft developed by Arsenal de l’Aéronautique as part of the VG-30 series of lightweight interceptors. It represented one of France’s most promising aviation designs at the time, blending modern aerodynamic lines with practical construction techniques. Origins and Design The VG-33 first took to the air on April 25, 1939. Designed to be fast, agile, and easy to produce, it featured a largely…

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This is a black-and-white advertisement from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, featuring a large photo of a twin-engine propeller airplane on a runway, facing forward. The headline at the top reads “Acceptance” in elegant cursive. Below the image, a block of text highlights the success of the Lockheed Lodestar, introduced as the world’s fastest transport aircraft. The ad notes that in just two years, Lockheed expanded its production by 600% to support the wartime demand for bombers and fighters in 1941. It emphasizes Lockheed’s shift from commercial transport to military aircraft, while expressing hope for a return to peace and civilian aviation. At the bottom, the ad encourages readers to “Look to Lockheed for Leadership,” with “Lockheed” written in bold, stylized script. The ad closes by identifying the company as being located in Burbank, California.

1940 Lockheed Aircraft Mid-Continent Airlines Lodestar Advertisement.
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A great but tiring bank hol weekend, doing things I love and getting paid for it!

#classiccars #classicplanes #tours and vintage tunes, dancing and good people!

🌟A Legend in the Sky: The Enduring Appeal of the Pitts Special S-2B
The sky's graceful dancer, the aerobatic stage's star, the Pitts Special S-2B pushes limits with breathtaking maneuvers.An aviation icon, a thrillseeker's dream!
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Another of my top 5 favorite airplanes: Piper J-3 Cub.
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, McMinnville, OR
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