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June 14, 2020

New CAF Unit Forming In Detroit

'Detroit Has A Strong Connection To Our Country’s Contribution To World War II'

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce that a new unit is being formed in the Detroit area. The city of Detroit has a strong connection to our country’s contribution to World War II as well as a vibrant aviation community. The charter was signed by the CAF President Hank Coates on June 1, 2020 giving the group the green light to move forward with establishing leadership and objectives. Currently, the group is looking to gain information on people who may be interested in joining or learning more about the new unit. If you are or know someone who may be interested in becoming a Commemorative Air Force – Detroit Squadron member, please u

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Classic Aero-TV: Higher Callings - The Story Behind ‘Above and Beyond’

From 2015: The Stunning Details Of A Compelling Aspect Of Aviation History

If you try to tell the story of American pilots flying variations of the German Messerschmitt BF-109 while escorting B-17 bombers on their mission, most people wouldn’t believe you. It’s also hard to believe that pilots flying British Spitfires were locked in deadly aerial battles against each other. But, these things did happen in Israel’s war for independence that began in 1948. While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN’s Maxine Scheer interviewed Nancy Spielberg, who is the

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Aerovironment Receives $9.8 Million Raven And Puma 3 AE Awards

NATO Support And Procurement Agency Multi-Year Contract Has $80 Million Potential Value

AeroVironment has received two firm-fixed-price orders totaling $9,804,448 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The orders, received on March 5, 2020 and April 16, 2020, encompass the procurement of Raven and Puma 3 AE tactical UAS and spares. Delivery for the first order is anticipated by August 2020 and the second order by October 2020. The orders are part of a three-year base contract received from NSPA in January 2020. The contract includes an option for two additional years oflogistics support for Raven, Wasp® and Puma tactical UAS. The total potential value of the multi-year contract is $80 million, encompassing the procurement and sus

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