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 already...
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 and...
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 from...
Recording of virtual Hangar 57 visit
Please click here to watch the recording of the virtual tour of Hangar 57 based at Eshott airfield.
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh RIP
The HAA is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip. Prince Philip was an accomplished aviator, having trained on the Chipmunk and Harvard he went on to fly a wide range...
Historic aircraft in Film and TV work
Historic aircraft in film and TV work Over the years many of us have seen the role of historic aircraft in TV and films. We all have our favourites but this work can make...
Chipmunk 75th Anniversary
75th Anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk In addition to the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire that we marked early in March this year, 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the...
Aviation Minister’s address to the BADA conference
The Aviation Minister, Robert Courts MP, addressed the online British Aviation Display Association (BADA) conference yesterday about the governments strategy for aviation. The importance of air displays was recognised together with the safe return...
Tragic loss of General Des Barker
It is with great sadness the HAA has heard of the death General Des Barker, along with Colonel Rama Iyer, in a SAAF Museum Patchen Explorer. Des was highly respected for the objective research he did...
National Treasure – Spitfire Mk.1 N3200
Third in a series about aircraft in the HAA’s National Treasurers list Amongst the Historic Aircraft Association Top Ten list of our list of ‘National Treasures’ is Spitfire Mk.1 N3200. This is a survivor...