Jets are historic aircraft too!
Those of us in the historic aircraft world with our Tiger Moths and Chipmunks, Austers and Stearmans, Hurricanes and Spitfires may be forgiven for forgetting that a number of jets flying in the skies...
Conrod Trophy presented to Shuttleworth Collection Events Team
Shuttleworth Collection Events Team Historic Aircraft Association Conrod Trophy Winner 2020 After the virtual elimination of the 2020 air display season as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, light at the end of...
AIRYMOUSE – A LITTLE AEROPLANE WITH A LONG STORY
While the HAA is perhaps best associated with high-octane ‘warbirds’ a number of members have aircraft which are a little more modest. One such was an aeroplane which was already an anachronism when...
48th Fighter Wing “Heritage Jets”
F15s from the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk were recently in Poland on exercise. The 48th Fighter Wing was taking part in Exercise Agile Liberty training alongside its allies in...
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...