Warbird
Aviator's chosen identity
A warbird is a vintage military aircraft, typically from World War II or earlier, that has been preserved or restored to flying condition.
The term evokes both the aggressive nature of combat aircraft and their status as prized collectibles: He spent years restoring a P-51 Mustang warbird.
Warbirds appear at air shows and in private collections, valued for their historical significance and engineering.
American WWII fighter aircraft
- SpitfireLegendary British interceptor
- MesserschmittGerman military aircraft maker
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
- HurricaneNamed tropical cyclone
Lancaster · B-17 · restoration · airshow · hangar · radial engine · propeller · cockpit
Act of obtaining something
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- airworthyCertified for flight
private collection · auction · rarity · investment · documentation · original parts · certification · appraisal
Close combat between aircraft
- fighterOne who engages in combat
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- interceptorAircraft that intercepts threats
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
escort · sortie · formation · airframe · supercharger · throttle · stick · rudder
Elevated road crossing
- aerobaticsSpectacular aircraft maneuvers
- smoke trailVisible exhaust residue aloft
- crowdLarge public gathering
- tarmacPaved airport surface
thunder · roar · low pass · missing man formation · memorial · demonstration · commentary · ramp
P-51 Mustang
American WWII fighter aircraft
- SpitfireLegendary British interceptor
- MesserschmittGerman military aircraft maker
- ThunderboltHardware data transfer protocol
Hurricane · Lancaster · B-17 · restoration · airshow · hangar · radial engine · propeller · cockpit · fuselage
acquisition
Act of obtaining something
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- provenanceRecord of ownership
airworthy · private collection · auction · rarity · investment · documentation · original parts · certification · appraisal · insurance
dogfight
Close combat between aircraft
- fighterOne who engages in combat
- bomberExplosive-delivery aircraft or saboteur
- interceptorAircraft that intercepts threats
reconnaissance · escort · sortie · formation · airframe · supercharger · throttle · stick · rudder · aileron
flyover
Elevated road crossing
- aerobaticsSpectacular aircraft maneuvers
- smoke trailVisible exhaust residue aloft
- crowdLarge public gathering
tarmac · thunder · roar · low pass · missing man formation · memorial · demonstration · commentary · ramp · golden hour
Warbirdprivate plane
Individually owned aircraft
commercial aircraft · airliner · crop duster · business jet · ultralight
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