Aeroplane Monthly News

Where do you read yours?

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:58:00 +0100

Have you got a photograph of yourself or a friend reading Aeroplane magazine in an unusual place? Then let's see it.

Flying Heritage Collection museum opens

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:24:00 +0100

Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen officially opened his Flying Heritage Collection (FHC) museum at Paine Field near Everett, Washington, USA, on June 6

RNHF Sea Fury T.20 flies

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:17:00 +0100

Royal Navy Historic Flight Hawker Sea Fury T.20 VX281 made its first post-rebuild flight from North Weald on May 31.

Return of the Sea Vixen

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:09:00 +0100

The world's only airworthy de Havilland Sea Vixen will return to the airshow circuit in July.

Battle nearly finished

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:57:00 +0100

Medway Aircraft Preservation Society have nearly completed the "re-restoration" of Fairey Battle L5343

Poll results - June 2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:54:00 +0100

In last month's on-line poll (May 2008) we asked you: "Do you value the scale drawings published in the Database section of Aeroplane each month?"

Last of The Dambusters on Channel 5

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:41:00 +0100

Channel 5 (in the UK) - Tuesday 17th June; 20:00 - 21:00. Documentary following 617 Squadron crew member George Johnson as he revisits the dams they attacked on 16 May 1943 and the crash site of Lancaster AJ-T (T-'Tommy').

Starfighter stars at Cold War Jets Open Day

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:24:00 +0100

Visitors to the 'Cold War Jets' Open Day on Sunday 25 May were were able to view ex-Luftwaffe Lockheed F-104G Starfighter against a backdrop of 'fast taxy' runs by resident operational aircraft despite distinctly unwelcome weather.

Alex Henshaw's Comper Swift rediscovered?

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:54:00 +0100

The remains of a Comper Swift discovered in a garage in Greater Manchester are thought to be those of G-ACGL, the aircraft in which Alex Henshaw began his illustrious air racing career?

Vulcan tests set to continue

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:46:00 +0100

Avro Vulcan XH558 completed its fifth (and, it was hoped) final test flight on May 9.

Blenheim gets Mk I nose

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:34:00 +0100

The Bristol Blenheim IV under restoration at Duxford has been trial-fitted with the 'short' nose of a Mk I.

Cody Flyer replica shapes up

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:55:00 +0100

The Cody Flyer Project's replica of British Army Aeroplane No 1 the first heavier-than-air aircraft to fly in the UK was revealed to the press for the first time on May 13.

Poll results - May 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:53:00 +0100

In last month's online poll (May 2008) we asked you: "Have you tried using Google Earth to look for historic aircraft stored in the open?"

Photo of the month - Bristol Blenheim Mk IV

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:50:00 +0100

Blenheim Mk IV To order a copy call 020 3148 4327 (Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm)

Hurricane canopy failure

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:17:00 +0100

We received this photo recently showing the canopy of a Hawker Hurricane becoming partially detached whilst in the air. Can you help with more information?

90 Years of US airmail

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:48:00 +0100

A Curtiss JN-4H 'Jenny' - the first aircraft to carry scheduled mail in the USA - is scheduled to join the 90th anniversary 'Air Mail Days' celebrations in Iowa in August.

Lancaster leads Dambusters 65th anniversary flypast

Sat, 17 May 2008 12:32:00 +0100

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Avro Lancaster PA474 flew a spectacular 65th anniversary tribute to the WWII 'Dambusters' of 617 Squadron over Derwent reservoir in Derbyshire yesterday (16 May). See it on here video (courtesy of YouTube).

Test Flying Memorial Auction

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:00:00 +0100

Internet auction in aid of the Test Flying Memorial Project - first items now available.

Skua recovered in Norway

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:49:00 +0100

Discovered at a depth of 800ft in April 2007, Blackburn Skua Mk II L2896 broke the surface of Trondheimfjord in Norway on April 8.

Flying Heritage Messerschmitt Bf 109E flies in Seattle

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:42:00 +0100

Flying Heritage Collection's Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 made its first post-restoration flight on March 22 at Arlington airfield, Seattle.