News of a New Chipmunk Display Team
We were sent the following announcement which you may find of interest regarding a new display team. FOUR CHIP FORMATION TEAM – formed for one show but now flying more shows in 2019 The...
HAA Symposium well received by attendees
Attendees to the 2018 HAA Symposium have expressed many favourable comments on how much they enjoyed the event. A bright and cold morning saw attendees gather for tea, coffees and cakes before the Symposium...
Dodge Bailey presented with the Daroll Stinton Memorial Trophy
At the HAA Symposium at the RAF Museum Hendon, Dodge Bailey was presented with the Darroll Stinton Memorial Trophy by HAA President Rick Peacock-Edwards. Dodge was greeted with warm applause in recognition of his...
APPG-GA issue Terms of Reference and Call for Evidence for Airspace Inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation (APPG-GA) issued the following announcement on the Airspace Inquiry prompted by the CAA’s controversial recent approval of controlled airspace at Farnborough. 18th September 2018 Airspace Inquiry –...
Edinburgh UAS honour Eric “Winkle” Brown
We received the following press release. Edinburgh University Air Squadron Association ‘Winkle’- one of the world’s greatest pilots. Former pilots of Edinburgh University Air Squadron are behind a bid to raise funds of £100,000...
Eleanor Wadsworth (nee Fish) ATA wartime pilot
The sad passing of Mary Ellis has led some media outlets to say Mary was the last wartime female ATA pilot. However, without wishing diminish Mary’s great legacy, that does not take account...
John Farley, test pilot and HAA Vice President
The HAA is greatly saddened by the passing of John Farley, a Vice President of the Association. John was not only an exceptional aviator and test pilot but a great supporter of the HAA,...
Duxford celebrates the Harvard’s 80th Birthday
The Duxford Air Festival in May gathered a group of 8 Harvards to mark the 80th anniversary of the Harvard. The 8 flew in three sections; a box of 4, a vic of 3...
Passing of Gp Capt Bill Taylor OBE IEng FRAeS RAF (retd)
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of HAA member Bill Taylor who served on HAA Council and provided great support for the Association for many years. Bill, aged 67, passed away...
CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK – THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS
FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS Members will probably have heard something about the recently formed All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation (APPG/GA) The Group has a website at...