ABCT is back in the West Midlands through general public demand to unveil memorials at Hixon (September 25), Rednal (September 26) and Wheaton Aston (September 27), all at 10.30 am - make sure to be there. abct.org.uk/airfields/airf… abct.org.uk/airfields/airf… abct.org.uk/airfields/airf…

Good morning ! Ep 16 is now live ... Listen to Ally CG and Lydia Jane debate the thorny topic of veteran testimony, historical accuracy, tall tales & Walts (Stolen Valor for our US listeners!) buzzsprout.com/2327200/157461…

I gave a lecture recently on Operation MILLENNIUM (the first 'thousand bomber raid') against the German city of Cologne between 30-31 May 1942. So, here's a thread on that unusual raid - and why it marked a key moment in the evolution and escalation of the Allied bombing war...🧵

A Mosquito flying over Everest. #OnThisDay 18 Sept 1945. #History

Read our recently updated Vickers Wellington profile at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… and find out about the aircraft that formed the backbone of Bomber Command during the early years of the Second World War. #ww2

Daks & Tracks - 6th October 2024. ▶️ aces-high.com/events/view/da…

A newly restored Stearman finished in a colorful "Recall" aircraft won multiple awards at AirVenture 2024. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-news/…

'Huge privilege' to remember pilots with plaque. ▶️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Marbles used to create WW2's 'bouncing bomb' auctioned. ▶️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#onthisday in 1938, flying from Rochester a half scale research version of the Short Stirling, which was made of wood, flew. It was used until 1943 and made over 100 flights. Find out more about the Stirling at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… #aviation 📷 aviastar.org/air/england/sh…

#onthisday in 1944 Wing Commander Guy Gibson, VC, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar died along with Squadron Leader Jim Warwick when their Mosquito crashed in Steenbergen, Netherlands. It was Guy Gibson who led No. 617 Squadron on the Dambusters Raid in May 1943. #ww2 #worldwar2

Home of the Lancaster Bomber turns 100. ▶️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Nottingham-designed Spitfire cockpit simulator unveiled at Midlands museum. ▶️ westbridgfordwire.com/nottingham-des…

The Chain Home Radar Station on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset was pivotal in British radar development from 1940-1942. During the Battle of Britain, these stations provided crucial early detection of Luftwaffe formations assembling over France, allowing the RAF to effectively

#onthisday in 1931 the Hawker Nimrod prototype flew for the first time. Find out more about the Nimrod at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… #aviation #history

#onthisday in 1938 the Handley Page Hampden entered RAF service when No. 49 Squadron based at RAF Scampton received the first examples, replacing their Hawker Hinds. Find out more about the Hampden at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… #aviation #history

#onthisday in 1939 a Fairey Battle of No. 88 Squadron claimed the first RAF aerial victory of the Second World War, a Messerschmitt Bf 109. Find out more about the Battle at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… #ww2 #worldwar2

#onthisday in 1941 No. 137 Squadron was formed at RAF Charmy Down, they were the second squadron to be equipped with the Westland Whirlwind. Find out more about the Whirlwind at classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-aircra… #ww2 #worldwar2

Update on the Future of Stow Maries. ▶️ stowmaries.org.uk/news/board-of-… You can make a donation at gofundme.com/f/keep-the-sto… Follow Stow Maries Aero on X for details on events and further announcements.

Lancaster (NX611) ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-news/…