#OnThisDay in 1944, Operation Overlord begins. In total, 14,674 sorties were flown by Allied aircraft, with 127 aircraft lost. Read about some of the aircraft types used and different operations carried out at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/air... #DDay #DDay82 #WW2 #WorldWar2

The FFVS J 22 was a fighter used by the Swedish Air Force during the Second World War. Entering service in October 1943, its top speed was 357 mph, range 790 miles with a service ceiling of 30,500 ft. In total, 198 were built and It remained in service until 1952. #WW2 #WorldWar2

What we hang on our walls reflects who we are. So when I was given a print of a Fw190 signed by the subject, Gunther Rall, I was left with a dilemma: why would I want the autograph of someone who fought for the Nazis hanging in pride of place in my house? 📺: youtu.be/7Ue7jxxrOMs 🎧: pod.fo/e/4276b7

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Air Fight over Portland is this weeks artwork, a 1940 painting by Richard Eurich. #Art #YearOfArt 🎨 www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

#OnThisDay in 1945, Short Sunderland's of Coastal Command performed their last anti-submarine patrol in Europe of the Second World War. Read our Sunderland profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

Welcome to our new followers, for more Classic Warbirds content, visit our website at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk to read profiles on over 90 aircraft, a range of articles, our Battle of Britain timeline and our guide to aviation museums.

Mourners gather in Saltdean to remember veteran who served in the RAF during World War Two. ➡️ www.itv.com/watch/news/m...

#OnThisDay in 1943, No. 1830 Naval Air Squadron was formed at Naval Air Station Quonset Point and would be equipped with Corsairs. Read our Corsair profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

#OnThisDay in 1942, the prototype of the de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk VI flew for the first time. Read our Mosquito profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

#OnThisDay in 1939, flying from Bremen, Germany, with Flugkapitan Hans Sander at the controls, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 V1 prototype made its first flight. Read our Fw 190 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/german-aircr... #Aviation #History 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germ...

The Spitfire had a long and varied history during its operational service with the Royal Air Force, which it still flies with today as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Find out 25 facts about the Spitfire at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/25-... #WW2 #WorldWar2

I've updated the 25 Avro Lancaster facts article with new facts and more details for some of the existing facts. ➡️ www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/25-...

#OnThisDay in 1940, with Lyman A. Bullard, Jr. at the controls, the XF4U-1 prototype flew for the first time. Read our F4U profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

#OnThisDay in 1940, during Operation Dynamo, No. 806 Naval Air Squadron scored the Blackburn Rocs only confirmed aerial victory, shooting down a Junkers Ju 88. Read our Roc profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1935, flying from Haunstetten, Germany and powered by the Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 V1 prototype made its first flight. Read our Bf 109 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/german-aircr... #Aviation #History

Yorkshire Air Museum Reopens Restored French Officers’ Mess Exhibit. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/aviation-mus...

Discover the aviation history on your doorstep with our museum guide which lists over 217 museums and places of interest across the UK. ▶️ www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/museum-guide... One of these is Tangmere Military Aviation Museum which is holding a 40’s Day this Sunday (31st May 2026).

This weeks artwork is Workshop Repairs, a painting by Lowes Luard. #Art #YearOfArt 🎨 www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

Essex veteran who built Mosquitos during World War Two turns 100. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#OnThisDay in 1941, the first production version of the Typhoon Mk IA flew. These were powered by a 2,100-hp Napier Sabre I engine, giving the aircraft a top speed of 405 mph. Read our Typhoon profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

Hundreds attend #WW2 veteran bomber pilot's funeral. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#OnThisDay in 1942, the P-47 Thunderbolt entered service when the 63rd Fighter Squadron received the first P-47B deliveries. Read our P-47 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

Sinking of the Bismarck #OnThisDay in 1941, a No. 209 Squadron Catalina found the German battleship Bismarck, after initial surface contact was lost. Fifteen Swordfish from No. 820 Naval Air Squadron attacked and jammed the rudder of the battleship. 1/2 📷 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_ba...

#OnThisDay in 1940, six Hawker Hectors of No. 613 Squadron attacked German positions around Calais, France. Read our Hector profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1938, the Hawker Henley target tug prototype made its maiden flight. This would enter production as the Henley Mk III. Read our Henley profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

Douglas Dakota at Shuttleworth.

Wartime RAF pilot buried 86 years after crash. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Adds FG-1D Corsair to Collection. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/aviation-mus...

#OnThisDay in 1942, No. 616 Squadron scored the Spitfire Mk VIs first aerial victory, shooting down a Dornier Do 217. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1935, the Gloster Gauntlet entered Royal Air Force service with No. 19 Squadron based at RAF Duxford. Read our Gauntlet profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

Statue for designer of iconic plane's landing gear. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dambuster 'bouncing bomb' donated to RAF squadron. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#OnThisDay in 1939, control of the Fleet Air Arm was returned back to the Admiralty from the Royal Air Force. #Aviation #History

#OnThisDay in 1936, the Fieseler Storch prototype made its first flight. Testing showed that, in the right conditions, it could land in around 70ft and take off in about 200ft. Read our Storch profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/german-aircr... #Aviation #History

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 to appear at the Shuttleworth Festival of Flight (27th & 28th June 2026). ➡️ www.shuttleworth.org/events/festi...

Flypast celebrates Lancaster bomber sculpture. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Lancaster (PA474) 'Major' maintenance update 3. ➡️ www.raf.mod.uk/display-team...

#OnThisDay in 1940, the Spitfire and Bf 109 had their first combat engagement. This saw No. 54 and 74 Squadron come up against Bf 109Es of I./JG 27. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... Read our Bf 109 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/german-aircr... #WW2

Appeal for help to tell 'lost' story of #WW2 heroes. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Our dad built exact replica of #WW2 Lancaster bomber cockpit'. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

AIRSHOW NEWS: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Major Displays 2026 www.air-shows.org.uk/2026/05/airs... #airshows #avgeek #airdisplays

#OnThisDay in 1941, the P-40D, Kittyhawk Mk I in RAF service, made its first flight. This was powered by the 1,150-hp Allison V-1710-39 engine. Read our P-40 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

#OnThisDay in 1940, Westland Lysanders of No. 2 Squadron shot down a Henschel Hs 126 and Junkers Ju 87. Read our Lysander profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

Blitz survivor recounts childhood memories of war. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hurricane formed the backbone of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain and was flown by several aces, including Douglas Bader and was used by Sir Keith Park. Find out 25 facts about the Hurricane at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/25-...

#OnThisDay in 1939 the prototype Wellington Mk III made its first flight. This was a converted Wellington Mk I fitted with Bristol Hercules engines. Read our Wellington profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

Avro Lancaster B VII (NX611) ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 259. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/restorations...

Our Museum becomes a National Transport Trust Heritage Site. The de Havilland Aircraft Museum was recently awarded a Red Wheel plaque by the National Transport Trust, unveiled on behalf of the Trust by Lady Mc Alpine.

During the Battle of Britain a Chain Home radar station would normally be staffed by 123 people. This comprised sixty three RAF personnel and sixty WAAF personnel, split into three watches. #WW2 #WorldWar2