The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft.

The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft.

The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Europe put together. By this means, large numbers of the general public are given the opportunity of seeing and appreciating the flying of historic aircraft.

Desmond Penrose 1930-2025 (HAA Vice -President)

Desmond first took to the skies in 1947. It was during this early training that his promise as a pilot was recognised, culminating in his first solo flight on 14th April 1948. Desmond...

Annual Symposium, October 2025 – Details to follow

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM October 2025 Details/ Tickets on sale soon. Click here for more details

Squadron Leader Mark Long

The Historic Aircraft Association wishes to extend the most heartfelt condolences to the family of Squadron Leader Mark Long, and to his friends and colleagues on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. His...

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk The Curtiss P40 was a development of the previous radial-engined Curtiss P36...

Hawker Nimrod II

HAWKER NIMROD II Hawkers silver biplanes – the most beautiful biplanes of them all? Arguably the most beautiful biplanes...

HAA Symposium tickets on sale now.

This year’s HAA Symposium at RAF Museum Hendon is on 16th November 2024.

Bonus presentation at HAA AGM 23rd April Duxford

Zara Rutherford, the youngest female pilot to fly solo around the world, will give a presentation following the AGM on her amazing achievement.

Charlie Brown presented with Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy

As Charlie could not attend the HAA Symposium (where the Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy is normally presented) as he was busy flying Spitfires, the presentation was recently made in a suitable location!

Pilot Notes for flying the Sopwith Pup

Read about how to operate the Sopwith Pup.

Successful return of the HAA Symposium

Members and guests enjoyed the return of the HAA Symposium listening to four excellent presentations and the announcement of a new award.

Jets are Historic Aircraft Too!

Howard Cooks visits the Jet Heritage Team at North Weald to see their Gnat operation. HAA members will get an exclusive chance to visit themselves later in year.

Flying the Fieseler Storch

A look at an aircraft in the HAA Pilots Notes series

An aeroplane called Airymouse

The continuing story of a little aeroplane that has inspired and charmed many generations. Photo Neil Wilson/LAA.

Pilot Notes – DH87B HORNET MOTH

Read pilot notes to familiarise yourself on the handling and quirks of classic aircraft.

Vintage Flying Scholarship opens

Apply to win a free scholarship to learn to fly in a vintage aircraft