The EAA Golden Wrench award, in the Grand Champion – Post World War II category, was presented to American Aero Service for their work on the TF-51D “Toulouse Nuts” owned by the Collings Foundation.

 

 

The Valiant Air Command has uploaded the 1st and 2nd Quarter newsletters. Lots of great stuff in there.

They can be found here: VAC Newsletters

USAF Thunderbirds return to Titusville for the 2017 TICO Airshow, dates 10, 11 and 12 March. This will the 40th VAC airshow.

According to the Alberni Valley News, looks like the deal to send “Philippine Mars” to the Naval Aviation museum has fallen through for this year. It may happen next year if the aircarft is not sold by then. Story here: http://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/384158711.html

The Commemorative Air Force Corsair from the Dixie Wing in Georgia, is down at the Warbirds Museum in Kissimmee. It was to be flown at the Vero Beach Air Show but is out with a maintenance issue.