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.

Proposed CAA MPD for Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes – Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles

Details of the CAA Proposed Mandatory Permit Directive for Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes regarding Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles may be found here

STOP Press: 2020 Symposium Cancelled

The HAA management committee have had to take the decision to cancel this year’s Symposium due to the ongoing Covid19 restrictions on large events and the venue policies. It is a great shame,...

HAA DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY 2020

HAA DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY Open for nominations The DARROL STINTON MEMORIAL TROPHY is an award presented by the HAA for an individual who has made a personal contribution of major significance to...

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...

STOP PRESS: 2020 Symposium Cancelled

HAA Vice-president Rick Peacock-Edwards Autobiography published

CAA consultation on the Operation of Permit-to-Fly ex-military aircraft on the UK register CAP632

2020 HAA Symposium Date for your diary – UPDATED

Government guidance against recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak.

Annual Meeting and Flying Forum 25th April POSTPONED

HAA Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy awarded to Cliff Spink

Cambridge Flying Group awarded Conrod Trophy

Get to know the members of the HAA Management Committee

You can find out information about all current members of HAA Council and Past Presidents.