Distelfink Airlines-The Complete Collection

Spotting at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Breaking the Sound Barrier, a Little Red for Valentine's Day, and much more!

In this edition, a look at a toy Albatros bought for my Grandfather, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega, the Bombardier CRJ-550

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at back at the Lehigh Valley Airshow, held in 2013 and 2014. Also a look at the HA-420 HondaJet, the Alpha Jet E and much more.

Distelfink Airlines May 2021 Edition. In this edition, a look at memorabilia from Charles Lindbergh and the "Spirit of St. Louis", the Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis" in the National Air and Space Museum, the Saab 340B, the Westland Lysander Mk IIIa and much more!

Distelfink Airlines June 2021 Edition. In this edition, a look at the reopening of the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center to visitors. Also a look at the Golden Age Air Museum's Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, the National Air and Space Museum's incredibly rare Dornier DO-335 Pfeil, a Boeing 727-200F Advanced operated by Zero-G, and much more!

July 2021 Edition of Distelfink Airlines featuring coverage from the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's World War II Weekend.

October 2021 Edition of "Distelfink Airlines" featuring content about the 2021 Atlantic City Airshow.

In this edition, a look at the Collings Foundation's Curtiss P-40B Warhawk, the only fighter aircraft in the world in airworthy condition that was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the aviation exhibit inside the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Also a look at the Airbus A300-600RF, the Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk, the Boeing P-26A Peashooter and much more!

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at some of my grandfather's favorite aviation memorabilia. Also a look at the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's heaviest aircraft and much more.

In this edition, a look at the German airship Hindenburg, which 85 years ago this month was destroyed when it caught fire while attempting to land at Lakehurst, NJ, Also a look at the Grumman OA-12/J2F-6 Duck, the Grumman A-6E Intruder, the Dornier Do-328JET and an F-14 Tomcat on display at a local VFW post.

In this edition, a look at the airshow 2022 Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's World War II Weekend & night engine run photo shoot. A look at the Grumman F-14D Tomcat in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Commemorative Air Force's Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless, and much more!

In this edition, a look at some of my grandmother's collectibles with an aviation theme, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed 5B Vega, a USAF Gates Learjet C-21A, the National Air and Space Musuem's Halberstadt CL.IV, the Golden Age Air Museum's Aeronca C-3M Master and much more!

The September 2022 edition of Distelfink Airlines. Features in this edition include a look at the 2022 Atlantic City Airshow, the Boeing E-3G Sentry, the Eurocopter MH-65D Dolphin, the Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 50, and going backstage with the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team! Lots of great airshow and aviation coverage!

In this edition, a look at the 2022 Fokker Scourge event held at the Golden Age Air Museum. Also a look at the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, the Fokker Dr,I Triplane, the Boeing 307 Stratoliner, the Taylor E-2 Cub, some World War I aircraft photographed at night, and an excellent model of the Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the museum displays and an airshow at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York. Also a look at the New Standard D-25A, the Monocoupe 110 Special "Little Butch", the Albatros D.Va, and much more!

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at some of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy aircraft that visited Philadelphia International Airport for the recent Army-Navy Game. Also in this edition, a look at the Sikorsky JRS-1 in the Smithsonian Collection, the only aircraft in the collection that was present at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Also a look at two models from Corgi, the Wright Flyer, and much more!

In this edition, a look at the Corgi B-17 Flying Fortress model "Snake Hips", the EAA's Ford Trimotor, the Saab 2000, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11F commercial aircraft. Also included in this edition is a look at JC Wings new EA-6B Prowler model, the Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher in the Air and Space Museum collection and the Boeing P-26A Peashooter in the colors of the 34th Pursuit Squadron.

The February 2023 edition of "Distelfink Airlines" includes a feature about the Golden Age Air Museum's Great Pumpkin Fly-In held in October 2022. Also included is a look at the Piper J-3 Cub, one of the most iconic light aircraft of all time and the Fairchild PT-26 Cornell primary training aircraft from World War II. Finally a special look at Hobbymaster's new 1/72 scale model of a Ukrainian Air Force MIG-29MU1 and a new airline about to begin operations in the U.S. and Canada

In this edition of the newsletter, a special look at some brand new F-15QAs spotted during a stop on their ferry flight to Qatar by aviation photojournalist Mike Colaner. Also in this edition, a WASP Stearman, the Boeing 747-8I, the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor and much more.

In this edition, a look at Schuco's impressive 1/72 scale Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation die-cast model. Also a look at the Airbus A380-800, Hobbymaster's Blue Angels F-18F Super Hornet model, the Curtiss R3C-2 Racing Aircraft, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in the National Air and Space Museum collection, the Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver, and UPS Airlines beginning to retire its MD-11F fleet.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at Gemini's new 1/200 scale die-cast Antonov An-225 Mriya model. Also featured in this edition is the BAE Systems T.1A Hawk flown by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, the Ryan NYP, better known as the "Spirit of St. Louis", and much more!

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow, held over Memorial Day Weekend at Pocono Raceway. Also featured is the Embraer ERJ-145LR, the Laird-Turner Meteor LTR-14, a colorful Fokker D.VII, and much more.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's World War II Weekend. Also featured are the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, and much more.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the Ford Tri-Motor. Also featured is the Antonov An-124 Ruslan, the Boeing 367-80 Jet Transport Prototype, a Blue Angels F/a-18E Super Hornet and much more.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the 2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow. Also included in this edition is a look at the Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, Hobbymaster's F-117A Nighthawk 1/72 scale model, and a special chat with Thunderbird #4 plus much more!

In this edition of the newsletter, a feature about the Curtiss "Jenny", an airplane that introduced America to aviation in the 1920s. Also featured in this edition is the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, the Hawker Hurricane MK. 11C and an article about the Golden Age Air Museum debuting its new Spad X.III reproduction at the museum last month. Plus, a look at the helicopter type used by the PA State Police in the recent capture of Danelo Cavalcante.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the Golden Age Air Museum's Fall Fly-In held in October. Despite cold temperatures and high winds, the museum was able to hold most of the event for visitors that attended. Also in this edition, a look at two Sopwith World War I fighters, the F.1 Camel and the Pup. Also a look at an Allegiant Air Airbus A319 and a rare toy airplane made by the Hubley Manufacturing Company plus much more!

In this edition of the newsletter, a look at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. Also included in this edition is a look at the Aichi M6A1 Seiran, the Sikorsky JRS-1, the Boeing 757-200, and two awesome models of World War II aircraft.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a walk-around look at a B-17 Flying Fortress, in this case, the EAA's restored B-17 "Aluminum Overcast". Also in this edition, a look at the Heinkel He 219 Uhu (Eagle Owl), a World War II German night fighter, the Boeing C-32A VIP government transport aircraft, the Loving-Wayne WR-3 homebuilt aircraft and much more!

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the John Jenkins Designs Macchi M.5mod model that is part of the manufacturer's "Knights of the Skies" collection of World War I aircraft models, vehicle models, figures, and diorama accessories. Also in this edition, a look at the F-14A Tomcat located at VFW7294 in Egypt PA, the Boeing 717-200 commercial airliner, Patty Wagstaff's Extra 260 and much more!

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at a model of a Supermarine Spitfire in the markings of World War II's leading Australian ace, Clive Caldwell. Also in this edition, a look at the Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II, the Airbus A330-200, the Grumman G-21A Goose on display in the National Air and Space Museum, and some new aviation reference bookazines from Amber Books Ltd.

In this edition of the newsletter, a feature about the military helicopters that visited the Lehigh Valley International Airport from the Combat Aviation Brigade of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. Also in this edition, a look the car Mario Andretti won the 1969 Indianapolis 500 with, the Lockheed WP-3D Orion used by NOAA for hurricane hunting and the Boeing 757 that is operated as a corporate aircraft for Donald Trump.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Doc" and its recent visit to Allentown, Pennsylvania. Also in this edition, a look at the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, the Airbus A321LR, and some World War I aircraft wall plaques enjoyed by my grandfather.

In this edition, a feature about the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's World War II Weekend held in June. Also a look at the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation's Douglas C-54D Skymaster "Spirit of Freedom" and the Boeing C-40B/C used as a high-priority VIP transport by the U.S. Air Force. Finally, some special photos with some lovely young ladies and the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's Northrop P-61B Black Widow.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the Geneseo Airshow held in mid-July, which featured a great lineup of airshow performers and World War II aircraft. Also featured in this edition is a look at the Space Shuttle Discovery, Pilatus PC-12, the Airco DH.2 model from John Jenkins Designs, and much more!

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines", a look at the New York International Airshow, which featured flight demonstrations by the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Also in this edition, features about the Aermacchi MB-339A/PAN jet trainer used by the Frecce Tricolori and the recently retired Martin JRM-3 Mars Hawaii Mars II flying boat that was converted to a water bomber for aerial firefighting. Additional highlights in this edition include a look at the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk that hangs in the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an Oshkosh Striker 3000 crash truck, and the John Jenkins Designs Sopwith Triplane model.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the John Jenkins Designs Gee Bee Z 1/30 scale model. This is an excellent model of one of the famous racing aircraft of the 1930s. Also featured in this edition of the newsletter is a look at the Gee Bee Z's rival in the 1931 National Air Races, the Laird Super Solution biplane. The Daher/Quest Kodiak 100 is featured in this edition as well as the Travel Air D4D that hangs in the National Air and Space Museum. Lots of other great items featured as well.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines" a photo article covering the Golden Age Air Museum's Great Pumpkin Fly-In, held at the museum in late October. Also in this edition of the newsletter, a small special feature remembering the late Brian Coughlin, a pilot, volunteer, and Board of Trustees member at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome who tragically lost his life in an aviation accident at the Aerodrome in early October. Also featured in this edition of the newsletter is a New Standard D-25 that is used for rides at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and the Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk used as a multi-mission helicopter by the U.S. Coast Guard. Finally, a beautiful model of the Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina is featured and a vintage toy airplane that belonged to my grandfather.

In this edition of the newsletter, a story about the National Air and Space Museum's Sikorsky JRS-1, an aircraft that survived the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor and also flew missions to search for the Japanese fleet after the attack. Also in this edition, a look at the VH-92A Patriot, the North American F-86A Sabre, a model of a Curtiss P-40B Warhawk, and much more!

In this edition of the newsletter, a look at the John Jenkins Designs Sopwith F.1 Camel model. Also in this edition, a look at the Focke Wulf Fw 190 in the National Air and Space Museum's Collection, the Sikorsky HH-60M Black Hawk, a vintage Fire Spotter Plane Transporter vehicle set from Matchbox, and a new bookazine featuring a look at military flight display teams and the aircraft they fly.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a look at the 1/30 scale LFG Roland C.IIa model made by the toy soldier company John Jenkins Designs. Also in this edition, a look at the Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai on display at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Aermacchi MB-339A/Pan jet trainer used by the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team, and much more.

In this edition of Distelfink Airlines, a photo feature about the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum. Also in this edition of the newsletter, a look at the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N trainer from World War II, the example of the MiG-15bis jet fighter on display in the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and a set of advertising Matchbook covers from World War II featuring illustrations of aircraft used by the U.S. Navy in the conflict.

In this edition of "Distelfink Airlines" a look back at the Golden Age Air Museum's Biplanes & Bands Fly-In/Cruise-In held last summer at the museum. Also featured in this edition are the Loening OA-1A "San Francisco" amphibian, a rare Boeing 747-400 still operating in commercial airline service, and the Convair YF2Y-1/F2Y Sea Dart, an interesting aircraft from the 1950s that tested the concept of a supersonic seaplane fighter and interceptor. Finally, this edition of the newsletter has a small tribute to Rob Holland, the beloved airshow performer and aerobatic pilot who lost his life in an aviation accident in late April.