Spitfire 85th anniversary of first flight
Today marks the 85th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire. Its first flight, as many will know, took place at on 5th March 1936 at Eastleigh aerodrome, which is now Southampton Airport....
Today marks the 85th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire. Its first flight, as many will know, took place at on 5th March 1936 at Eastleigh aerodrome, which is now Southampton Airport....
The Covid restrictions for recreational flying have been updated based upon the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. It is worth noting that if you need a flight with an instructor for currency, a later...
The CAA sponsored Flying Display Focus Group (FDFG) is made up of experienced industry practitioners and regulators. What`s its purpose? You may think “safe” and “exciting” in the same sentence in relation to flying...
Another feature on an aircraft that features in the HAA’s list of National Treasures The Hawker Fury is a key aircraft in Britain’s military history. Without the Fury, there would have been no...
It was with great sadness the HAA heard of the sudden death of Dr Robert Pleming on 2nd February. Robert was not only a respected HAA member but a visionary leading the Vulcan...
GROWING CONCERN HISTORIC AIRCRAFT ARE DEPARTING THE UK FOR GOOD HISTORIC AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (HAA) CALLS FOR THE CREATION OF A WATCHLIST TO PROTECT OUR FLYING ‘NATIONAL TREASURES’ Press release January 2021 BRITAIN is...
A feature on one of the aircraft in the HAA’s National Treasures register. The Royal Air Force was formed in on April 1st 1918 and was the world’s first independent air force. It was created...
HAA members have been invited to apply to fly in to this fundraising event at Middle Wallop. The above fundraising event was due to take place in July 2020 at Middle Wallop but sadly...
Eleanor Wadsworth, one of the last three surviving “Spitfire Women” of the Air Transport Auxiliary has passed away at the age of 103. Eleanor did not come from an aviation background. Eleanor professionally was...
The lucky recipient’s name has been drawn via a random generator and is being contacted to arrange delivery.