October 3, 2019 The Collings Foundation WWII era Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, registration N93012, named “Nine-O-Nine” impacted an airport structure while attempting to return to Windsor Locks-Bradley International Airport (BDL/KBDL), Connecticut. The aircraft had received clearance for departure from runway 06 at 09:45 hours local time. After takeoff, the aircraft …
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The North American P-51 Mustang earned its reputation by being arguably the best fighter plane of World War II. The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. Propellor planes were being phased …
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on Sept. 5, at Prestwick airport, during the Scottish Airshow 2015, the last flying Cold War-era Vulcan bomber experienced a nose wheel failure before landing. The Vulcan XH558 did a flyover over the airfield, then made a right-hand turn to land on runway 30. However, after he made that turn …
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