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.

Skills currency

Although there is a considerable reduction of air displays and events this year, it is important to maintain the skills necessary for display flying. Events are still taking place at Duxford, Sywell and...

Chipmunk 75th

Recently we posted an article about the 75th anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk, designed after the Second World War as a primary trainer for air forces. Polish engineer Wsiewolod Jakimiuk was principal designer...

Vintage Flying Scholarship open

Vintage flying Scholarship open for applications from 1st June 2021 The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers’ and Coach Harness Makers’ Flying Scholarship, established in memory of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, is open for applications...

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...

Vintage Flying Scholarship opens

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

“An Evening with the Chairman – Why Are We Drawn to Old Aeroplanes” talk 26th May 19:00

Join a zoom meeting to listen to HAA Chairman talk about his passion for old aeroplanes and flying them

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh RIP

The HAA is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip.

Chipmunk 75th Anniversary

Howard Cook writes about the milestone reached by the popular de Havilland Chipmunk

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.