If you are hoping to see the Navy Blue Angels or Air Force Thunderbirds in action this summer, you won’t find them. Federal budget cuts that eliminated military flying acts triggered the cancellation of dozens of air shows, meaning … More
Military Vehicles News
Risky Business: WWII bomber to be salvaged off UK coast
A famous — and rare — German World War II bomber nicknamed “the flying pencil” has spent decades submerged in the English Channel after being shot down in the Battle of Britain. Now, divers are braving dangerous tides to bring … More
ALCAN: Long-distance convoying in an HMV
by Jeff Rowsam The historic military vehicle (HMV) hobby is seeing a change from its traditional, static events where stationary displays of restored military vehicles are the mainstay. More and more, owners are expressing interest in driving their HMVs. … More
Rare collection of WWII, HMVs up for public auction
Military vehicle enthusiasts, listen up! Government Liquidation, the exclusive sales channel for Defense Department surplus, will be auctioning a collection of antique vehicles on behalf of the Jack Braton Tomlin Trust. A total of 24 vehicles, built from the 1940s … More
Wisconsin-built, UK-driven: FWDs Still Rolling!
by Scott Smith The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, more often than not known simply as Four Wheel Drive or FWD, was founded in 1909 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The company name wasn’t originally the one which would become well known … More
World-famous WWII Air-Cooled VW collection on display at Funfest
EFFINGHAM, Ill. – Mid America Motorworks, Air-Cooled Volkswagen aftermarket parts and accessories company, will display rare and unique WWII style vehicles at Funfest for Air-Cooled VW 2013. A selection from the world-famous collection of Dr. Mac Jones will make the … More
Wisconsin Senate to address pro-hobby HMV bill
A bill to enhance the rights of military vehicles collectors has finally been introduced into the Wisconsin State Legislature. It is now officially 2013 Senate Bill 110. We have a Senate Committee Hearing tentatively scheduled for April 11. The hobby needs each and … More
Famed Michigan military museum to be sold at auction
DUNDEE, Mich. – Two live public auctions are scheduled in April to sell the world-renowned museum contents belonging to the late Michael Yeck, purveyor of the Dundee Motor Pool Museum. The first auction – featuring antique and common tools and … More
The M125: Ten Tons of Attitude
by Bryan Austin Mark Austin was an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army during 1970-72, serving with a float bridge company of the 502nd Engineers, (7th Brigade, 7th Corps). When he left the Army, he dreamed of owning … More
Aluminum shines in MV showcased on ‘Leno’s Garage’
U.S. Army’s Demo Vehicle Relies on Metal’s Efficiency, Durability Properties DETROIT – Aluminum played a star role this week in an episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” that featured the U.S. Army’s rugged Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED). The FED … More