A historic Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero fighter takes its first flight in nearly 80 years after an epic restoration journey. Recovered from a Pacific coral atoll in 1990, the WWII Japanese fighter finally soared over Washington state in May 2025. The article chronicles decades of painstaking restoration work, the challenges of authenticity, and witnessing this rare warbird return to life—a flying memorial bridging past and present.

The dramatic loss and incredible rediscovery of "Marge," the legendary P-38 Lightning flown by America's top WWII ace Richard Bong. Lost in 1944 over New Guinea, found 80 years later in 2024. From wartime crash to jungle expedition—how one of aviation's greatest legends finally came home. Chronicles the authentication process and significance of finding the fighter that helped Bong achieve his unbeaten record of 40 aerial victories.