Russ, the owner standing in front of his Silvaire Luscombe 8 at EAA Oshkosh 2025

The 1956 Luscombe 8A: Russ’s Legacy Plane Restored to Pristine Condition

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The 1956 Luscombe 8A: Russ’s Legacy Plane Restored to Pristine Condition Imagine stepping back in time to the golden age of aviation. Russ’s stunning 1956 Luscombe 8A, gleaming under the sun, is more than just a plane; it’s a resurrected dream. This aircraft holds a special place in Russ’s life, having been owned by his father decades ago. Now, after …

Air France Concorde in Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Feb 14, 2003

Concorde: 20 Years Since It’s Last Commercial Flight

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20 Years Since Last Concorde Commercial Flight Today, October 24, 2023 is 20 years since Concorde made its last commercial flight. The actual last flight was on November 26, 2003 to it’s final resting place of one of the machines in the U.K. I was fortunate enough to see Concorde a few times while it was in operation and actually …

Gulf Air Dreamliner Boeing 787-9

Dubai Airshow: Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In Retro Livery

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Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In Retro Livery At the 2021 Dubai Airshow, there were many commercial aircraft on display. One of them was the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which was painted in a retro Gulf Air livery celebrating their 70th anniversary. Let’s take a look at it. Overview Business Class: 2-2-2 Economy Class Configuration: 3-3-3 Gulf Air is …