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....
Updated DfT restrictions on recreational flying
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...
Flying Display Focus Group
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...
Hawker Fury, the most beautiful biplane ever built.
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...
Dr Robert Pleming RIP
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...
HAA calls for “National Treasures” Watchlist
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...
Airco DH9 – Pioneer of Air Control – the aircraft that saved the RAF
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...
WALLOP WHEELS AND WINGS – 03 JULY 2021
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 Spitfire ATA pilot RIP
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...
Winner of framed Catalina photo drawn
The lucky recipient’s name has been drawn via a random generator and is being contacted to arrange delivery.