The Ryan STM is one of the most attractive aircraft of the ‘classic’ era. Gilles Auliard recently met up with Gary Kozak, the caretaker of a rare ex-Dutch military STM that is preserved in its original colors.
Mike Gillian recently began flying his immaculate Grumman FM-2 Wildcat. He shares with us his experience and gives us a glimpse of flying this piece of history.
Many members of the “Greatest Generation” are reticent to share their wartime experiences, even with their own family. Scott Germain relates how a P-51 Mustang has brought a family together and bridged the generation gap.
Chino, California has been a hot-bed of warbird interest for nearly four decades. Many young men have gotten their start in the warbird business at this Southern California airport. The tradition continues today.
Forty years ago a large piece of the famous Tallmantz Collection was auctioned. Scott Thompson shares the background of the auction and traces the history of the aircraft.
Jamie Trudeau shares how he and his crew were able to return a heat damaged T-28 to the air.
