Air Transportation Timeline The history of flight is filled with innovators, from Leonardo da Vinci to today’s aerospace engineers. Humans dreamed of flying for centuries before inventing the technology to make air transportation a reality, and today, their ideas and designs have formed the foundation of an industry that moves people and products around the world and even beyond the confines of Earth’s atmosphere.
Global Air If you are looking for a new plane, an approach plate, a place to upgrade your avionics, or a local airshow or fly-in, you will find it here. Thanks Mike for the link.
Historical Research Helping Carter and Jace earn their Aviation badge!
AvPay literally places your Airport or Aviation Company on the map
Milton Keynes Aviation Society enthusing about aviation since the year 2000
History of Flight For hundreds of years, humans have watched birds and wanted to fly. Early attempts involved making wings out of wood and feathers and attaching the wings to a person's arms to try to fly. Unfortunately, the results were usually disastrous. This is because human physiology is not the same as that of birds, and humans don't have the same strength.
Greenham Common Airbase - The History 1941-1992 RAF Greenham Common was an RAF and US Air Force base south of Newbury & Thatcham in Berkshire. This was once an airfield that operated through World War Two, the Cold War (with USAF Strategic Air Command and B-47s) and later with the US Air Force 501st Tactical Missile Wing with 96 Ground Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCM). Despite protests and controversy, the mission was achieved and the Cold War was won. Greenham Common closed in September 1992 but the base lives on in our memories as a victory for freedom and a validation of a strong defense posture.
Airscene Founded on 29 March 1993 – the sixtieth anniversary of the first flight of the Miles M2 Hawk – The Miles Aircraft Collection exists to preserve the memory of Phillips & Powis Aircraft Ltd and Miles Aircraft Ltd.
The Miles/Handley Page Marathon This website began as a project to document the crash of RAF Marathon T.11 XA271 on 30th September 1954. However, during my research into that tragic accident, I realised that there was scant information published on the Marathon aircraft itself, and so I decided to expand the coverage and go into more detail. I've used as many primary sources as I can (National Archives, RAF Museum aircraft record cards, RAF manuals etc) to produce an accurate portrayal of the Miles (and later, Handley Page) Marathon.
The People's Mosquito The People's Mosquito has a simple aim: to see the return to the UK skies of the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito. The project is a non-profit and benevolent one that reflects the public movement seen during the Second World War when many aircraft were funded by the people: companies, towns, villages and organisations. We plan to replicate that model by asking the people of the United Kingdom to help us restore to airworthy condition this magnificent flying memorial that captures the spirit, the pride, the design brilliance and above all the courage of our nation.
Carpetbagger Museum The Carpetbagger Aviation Museum was formed in 1993 for the 50 th Anniversary reunion of the USAAF's 801st / 492 nd Bomb Group (The Carpetbaggers) at Harrington. It is housed in the Group Operations Building on the Administration Site ofthe former Station 179 airfield at Harrington, Northamptonshire.
fly2help Fly 2 help is a leading UK aviation charity operating in the UK set up by a team of passionate aviators who are committed to helping others enjoy the inspiration and life enhancing privileges that being in the air can provide.
Warfare Published every other month, each issue contains articles on major historical events, anniversaries and areas of historical interest along with current news and events. Warfare is presented in a modern and readable style loaded with videos, animated content and interactive adverts. Our carbon neutral magazine is distributed world wide and can be viewed online or downloaded (free of charge).
Aviation and Aerospace in Hatfield For people interested in the history of aviation - and the history of British aviation in particular - Hatfield Aerodrome (later called Hatfield Airfield) is sacred ground as home to The de Havilland Aircraft Company, which later became part of Hawker Siddeley and then British Aerospace. Aviation and aerospace are two of humanity's success stories of the 20 th Century. From the first heavier-than-air powered flight by the Wright Brothers in 1903 to the Apollo Moon landing in 1969, never before in human history have we gone so far in such a short space in time - literally out of this world.
Gatwick Airport Guide Welcome to the Gatwick Airport Guide - the definitive resource to help you find everything you need when travelling to, from and around Gatwick Airport.
Bawdsey Radar Our aim is to restore the Transmitter Block at Bawdsey, Suffolk, to create a unique exhibition, educational facility and visitor attraction. High-tech displays will explain how radar was invented, the central role that Bawdsey played in this and how both saved Britain during the Battle of Britain.
UK Airport News uk-airport-news.info is the UK's first and only complete UK airport news website.
There is so much going on at UK airports, that it'sd hard to keep track. And this is where we can help. We scour online and offline news sources every day for news about UK airports. We read the stories and the press releases, pick out the facts, and we post them on this website.
Midland Air Museum Our exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. We're particularly proud of our collection of material relating to Sir Frank Whittle, the Coventry-born engineer who designed thjet engine which made modern high-speed aircraft and economical air travel possible. The Museum houses a heritage centre dedicated to the memory of Sir Frank and his marvellous inventive genius.
Oxford Aviation Group.co.uk Oxfordshire Aviation Group The group is open to anyone interested in aviation in its varied forms, but the main interest is in aviation in Oxfordshire. The group meets at the Marlborough Club in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
The Norfolk& Suffolk Aviation Museum The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum is recognised as East Anglia's Aviation Heritage Centre. Maintained and run by volunteers, with one paid staff member, the Museum celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2002. Constituting an impressive collection of aircraft and equipment, the Museum also houses the Royal Observer Corps Museum, the 446th (H) Bomb Group Museum, the RAF Bomber Command Museum and the Air Sea Rescue and Coastal Command Museum.
American Airborne Association Join with your comrades of vertical envelopment warfare! Veterans and active personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces are uniting in an organization that guarantees that "America's Airborne" will remain the elite of our Armed Forces. Our goal is to ensure that our valorous history will not fade from our Nation's memory as our numbers decline!
Yorkshire Air Museum The Official website of the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, York, UK. A living memorial to all the Allied Air Forces personnel who operated from Yorkshire during the Second World War based on a a typical wartime bomber station.
Fleet Air Arm Museum Where dreams take wings!
Museum of Transport and Technology MOTAT opened in 1964 and since then has been explored and enjoyed by millions of local, national and international visitors. MOTAT is an interactive museum with a focus on creating a fun, visually stimulating environment for its visitors.
Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group The Group is a Volunteer run organisation and exists to preserve and maintain helicopter airframes and artifacts relating to rotary wing operations in the Yorkshire Area.
Danmarks Tekniske Museum The Danish National Museum of Science and Technology is a private Danish institution, founded in 1911, located in Helsingør (Elsinore), Danmark.
Ramsbury at War Ramsbury at War - A history of the Ramsbury area during the 1939-45 conflict. The book has over 130 pages and 115 illustrations and is crammed with information about the effects war had on a typical English village, including the airfield, the Home Guard and ARP, the friendly American invasion, farming and Prisoners of War.
Wartime Memories World War Two was perhaps one of the most traumatic times in recent history. The fighting and hardships affecting the whole of Europe, the Pacific and having a knock on effect through out the world. Recently it was suggested that a project should be begun to collect the memories of people who have lived through the war. Not just the dramatic events which are usually recorded, but also the everyday memories.
This web site aims to be a collecting point for the project. If you lived through the war years please leave your memories on the form provided or send an e-mail. If you were born after the war and know someone who would like to share their stories, please ask them and add their tale to the collection.
Flight Journal Magazine Flight Journal magazine captures the spirit, drama and evolution of winged adventure. This site offers sample articles, photos of war birds, details about the current and upcoming issues, links to other aviation sites and other information of interest to aviation history enthusiasts. Click here to get a free sample issue of the magazine.
Gatwick Aviation Museum This Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British Aircraft from the "golden age" of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970's British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day. In this collection there are examples from the major manufacturers of this period. Amongst the list are classic names, English Electric, Avro, de Havilland, Hawker, Fairey, Blackburn, Percival.
Military Aviation Photography A site devoted to Military Aviation Photography with images taken at some of the major airshows and airbases in the UK including, the International Air Tattoo from RAF Cottesmore and RAF Fairford. The annual Air Fete's from RAF Mildenhall. RAe Farnborough and RAF Lakenheath and also a comprehensive Military Aircraft section!
Kiwi Aircraft Images Currently there are over 2500 images of 130 different aircraft types available.
Bud Davisson's airbum.com This is Budd Davisson's personal website and it's packed with 30 years worth of killer photography, pilot reports and all the other stuff he's built his reputation on.
Bournemouth Aviation Museum is the only UK Charitable Museum dedicated to preserving and presenting to the public at large, amongst others, operational examples of historic military jets and its aircraft are appreciated by the many hundreds of thousands attending UK airshows - including Farnborough.
Thunder & Lightnings BRITISH POST-WAR MILITARY AIRCRAFT
Robinsfyi For anyone with an interest in aviation, commerical, business, general, employment, simulators, military, museums, and the list goes on.
Old Miles Aircraft Photos from the 40s and 50s, including the Royal Aero Club National Air Races.