Classic Warbirds
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Covering military aviation between 1930 and 1945, profiling the aircraft, people and events that took place. Posts by Andrew Clayton https://www.classicwarbirds.co.uk
☀️ Our Carer's Café Social is still on this summer! Join us this Friday (7 Aug), 10.30am–12pm, at RAF Museum Midlands for a relaxed chat with fellow carers. ☕ 🍪 No booking, free parking & a warm welcome await. 💙 Email: carers.cafe@rafmuseum.org Or visit: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/wha...
#OnThisDay in 1938, No. 19 Squadron, based at RAF Duxford, took delivery of the first Spitfire to enter service. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History
Newark Outdoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble Sale 🗓️ 8th August 2026 🕰️ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ▶️ www.newarkairmuseum.org/on-the-radar...
#OnThisDay in 1940, the Short Stirling entered RAF service when No. 7 Squadron, based at RAF Leeming, received the first examples. Read our Stirling profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...
Welcome to our new followers, if you haven't already, visit our website at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk and read profiles on over 90 aircraft, articles covering a range of subjects, our Battle of Britain timeline and our guide to aviation museums.
#OnThisDay in 1940, Pilot Officer Richard Shuttleworth died in a training accident. Flying a Fairey Battle with No. 12 Operational Training Unit, based at RAF Mount Farm, he crashed into a hill during a cross-country training exercise. He was 31. 📷 www.ampthillimages.com/Media/OldWar...
Flights in Spitfires and a P-51 Mustang at Newquay Airport. ➡️ www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/leisure/best...
Assembly Ships of the Eighth Air Force Introduced during 1943, assembly ships were brightly painted aircraft used to get B-17s and B-24s of the Eighth Air Force into formation safely. Find out about these aircraft and view six colour profiles at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/ass... #WW2
Some exciting news to share with you all, there is a new website on the way! I'm currently in the process of swapping all the content over to the new design. This is a different design to previous Classic Warbirds websites as the right side with New on Classic Warbirds, Quick Search etc... 1/3
#OnThisDay in 1942, the United States Navy received its first deliveries of the F4U-1. The F4U-1 had a top speed of 417 mph, range of 1,000 miles and a service ceiling of 36,900 ft. Read our Corsair profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...
Found Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40 on Steam, not out yet, but thought it might be of interest. ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/3556060/...
#OnThisDay in 1942, the Spitfire Mk IX claimed its first victory over a Focke-Wulf Fw 190. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2
#OnThisDay in 1942, the XF6F-3 Hellcat prototype made its first flight. Read our F6F profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...
#OnThisDay in 1939, the first production version of the Defiant Mk I flew. The Mk I had a top speed of 304 mph, range of 465 miles with a service ceiling of 30,350 ft. Read our Defiant profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History
Yorkshire Air Museum Marks Halifax Restoration Anniversary with New Summer Exhibits and Family Activities. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/aviation-mus...
and to conclude the photos from my visit to Duxford, the B-17.
Went to Duxford yesterday, great to see the B-17 and Suffolk Spitfire fly in formation. As usual, I will post some photos from my visit, starting with a recent addition to the museum.
With the Summer holidays here, plan your aviation themed day out using our map at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/museum-guide... where you will find details on over 200 museums and places of interest across the UK. Don't forget to check opening times and dates! #DaysOut #SummerHolidays
#OnThisDay in 1935, the B-17 prototype made its maiden flight. It was flown to Wright Field for testing and evaluation a few weeks later. Read our B-17 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #Aviation #History 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...
Centarian visits secret wartime place of work. Stanley Hills, aged 100, recently visited the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, formerly the secret site for the development of the Mosquito. It prompted numerous memories of his time there, including witnessing the maiden flight of Mosquito W4052 in 1941
MOSQUITO MONDAY With the D-Day commemorations just about a couple of months ago, today’s image is of this lovely collection of striped PR Mossies taken at RAF Benson during a spell of wet weather!
During the Battle of Britain pilots from No. 7 Operational Training Unit were credited with shooting down a number of aircraft. Despite this, they do not qualify for the Battle of Britain Clasp as OTUs weren't listed among the qualifying units. #WW2 #WorldWar2
