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...
Christmas message to members
The HAA offers all its members the Seasons Greetings, as we look forward to 2021. HAA President Sir Gerald Howarth expressed the following message to all in the the historic aircraft movement “On behalf of...
HAA support for Desford aeroplane to be kept flying
The HAA are supporting the campaign to keep the Desford aircraft flying rather than as a static exhibit in a museum. After many years of effort to restore this unique aircraft and which has...
Free draw for HAA members
To help publicise the fundraising for the Catalina Miss Pick Up and it’s rescue following the recent problems, photographer Eoghan Smith has kindly allowed the HAA to frame a print of his image of...
Vice President Colin Dodds 23 Nov 1940 – 18 Sep 2020 RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of HAA Vice President Colin Dodds last Friday after a long illness. Colin was a long serving and greatly respected member of...
Glyn Powell RIP
The HAA is saddened to hear of the recent death of Glyn Powell, whose vision, craftsmanship and engineering expertise is responsible for the fact that there are today 3 airworthy DH-98 Mosquitos. Thirty...
Date to remember – 2019 HAA Symposium 26th October
The date for this year’s Symposium is Saturday 26th October and will be held at the RAF Museum Hendon as usual. The 2019 Symposium will be based on the theme of “Personal Journeys into...
Sir Gerald Howarth new HAA President
Sir Gerald Howarth was elected the new HAA President and was welcomed by outgoing President Rick Peacock-Edwards, who wished him success in his new role. Chairman Wally Epton and the HAA members paid tribute...