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...
Chipmunk 75th Anniversary
75th Anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk In addition to the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire that we marked early in March this year, 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the...
Aviation Minister’s address to the BADA conference
The Aviation Minister, Robert Courts MP, addressed the online British Aviation Display Association (BADA) conference yesterday about the governments strategy for aviation. The importance of air displays was recognised together with the safe return...
Tragic loss of General Des Barker
It is with great sadness the HAA has heard of the death General Des Barker, along with Colonel Rama Iyer, in a SAAF Museum Patchen Explorer. Des was highly respected for the objective research he did...
National Treasure – Spitfire Mk.1 N3200
Third in a series about aircraft in the HAA’s National Treasurers list Amongst the Historic Aircraft Association Top Ten list of our list of ‘National Treasures’ is Spitfire Mk.1 N3200. This is a survivor...
Forthcoming Events
The new HAA events coordinator, Sue Stowe, is putting together a programme of “An evening with…” virtual events for members. Announcement will be sent for each event but the planned dates are listed here...
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. UPDATE The list is now full for this year. The above fundraising event was due to take...