Restored Barton #WW2 bunker reopens for Heritage Open Days. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Appeal for former Gloster Aircraft Company workers to join trail. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I still know Morse code at 100, says codebreaker. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

IWM Duxford displays WW2 US pilot's escape archive for first time. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spitfire flights in #Cornwall from Newquay airport in 2026. ▶️ www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/2566116...

Welcome to our new followers, to get even more 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.

📅 Save the Date: 11 Dec, 6.00pm ✈️ Join Caroline Cecil Bose for a FREE virtual talk on WWII pilot Bob Keddie — his letters, training, courage and the perilous Catalina missions while serving in Coastal Command. A powerful story of love & service. 👉 Register now at: www.crowdcast.io/c/vl-2025-bose

@lydiajane13.bsky.social Hello Jane, came across this book being released next year, thought it might be of interest. Thanks, Andrew www.amazon.co.uk/Handley-Page...

#OnThisDay in 1935, the Hawker Hind entered service when No. 21 Squadron was reformed at RAF Bircham Newton and equipped with the type. Read our Hind profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #aviation #history

Last RAF World War Two Pathfinder dies aged 102. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Douglas SBD Dauntless Mystery: Uncovering a WWII Tragedy in Vanuatu. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbird-arti...

#OnThisDay in 1936 the first Y1B-17 flew. This was powered by four 930-hp Wright GR-1820-39 Cyclone engines. Read our B-17 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #aviation #history

To coincide with the recent cinema release of #Nuremberg, my newest two-part Substack article is entitled 'Ripe for the Gallows: The Luftwaffe at Nuremberg'. It can now be read here: -Part 1 (free): open.substack.com/pub/spitfire... -Part 2 (paid): open.substack.com/pub/spitfire...

After watching a show about Second World War art, it inspired me to want to showcase some of the art produced during this period. So in 2026, every Wednesday, I will post a piece of artwork on our social media pages. 🖼️ www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

and to conclude our RAF Museum, London photos, the Fiat CR.42 Falco. I hope you enjoyed all the photos.

P-51 Mustang at the RAF Museum, London.

Spitfire and Bf 109 at the RAF Museum, London.

Fairey Battle at the RAF Museum, London.

Heinkel He 111 at the RAF Museum, London.

Handley Page Hampden at the RAF Museum, London.

Mitsubishi Ki-46 at the RAF Museum, London.

Junkers Ju 87 Stuka at the RAF Museum, London.

B-24 Liberator at the RAF Museum, London.

I went to the @rafmuseum.bsky.social, London yesterday, my first visit for a couple of years. I had a great time, as usual, and will post some photos from my visit. Starting with the Bristol Beaufort.

Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Begins Winter Maintenance Cycle. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-new...

Second World War RAF veteran's 100th birthday marked in Chingford. ▶️ www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/2564578...

World Catalina News – November 2025 ▶️ www.catalina.org.uk/2025/11/26/w...

Archaeologist finds WW2 air raid shelter in garden. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Heinkel He 111 Z-1 was two He 111s joined together at the wings, with a fifth engine installed. One of the aircraft's roles saw it used as a glider tug for the Messerschmitt Me 321. 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germ...

#OnThisDay in 1940, Flight lieutenant John Dundas, 24, of No. 609 Squadron was shot down in his Spitfire by a Bf 109 of Jagdgeschwader 2. During his wartime service he was awarded the DFC and Bar. ▶️ www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/Dunda... #ww2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1943, the Seafire Mk III, powered by the 1,585-hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 55M engine, entered service when No. 894 Naval Air Squadron received the first examples. Read our Seafire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1943, two XF8F-1 Bearcat prototypes were ordered, these will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine. Read our F8F profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #ww2 #WorldWar2

New Home for Polish Heritage Flight & Hawker Hurricane G-HURI at the Shuttleworth Collection. ▶️ polishheritageflight.com/f/phf-moves-...

#OnThisDay in 1943 the XP-47J prototype made its first flight. It was the first piston-engined aircraft to reach 500 mph in level flight. Read our P-47 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

#OnThisDay in 1941 the Avro Lancaster B.II prototype made its maiden flight. Powered by the Bristol Hercules engine, only 301 were built and the last B.II was scrapped in 1950. Read our Lancaster profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

Some of the aircraft of the Scramble! exhibition at the #IWMDuxford earlier this year.

Lancaster B.VII (NX611) ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 248. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/restorations...

Second World War RAF veteran dies at age of 101 in Ulverston. ▶️ www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2563710...

#OnThisDay in 1944 production of the Bristol Beaufort ended. A total of 2,130 had been built, 700 of which were made in Australia. Read our Beaufort profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1940 the B-26 Marauder made its first flight. The B-26 would normally have a crew of seven, comprising pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, wireless operator, top turret gunner, waist gunner and tail gunner. Read our B-26 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #ww2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1940, flying from Hatfield, with Geoffrey de Havilland Jr at the controls, the de Havilland Mosquito prototype made its first flight. Read our Mosquito profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

Mother's WWII diary reveals #London life during the Blitz. ▶️ www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

de Havilland Aircraft Museum wins national award for WWII Mosquito. ▶️ www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2561380...

Woman, 104, receives France's highest military honour for D-Day role. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

POST CORRECTION There are surviving airworthy examples of this aircraft, sorry for the mistake.

Visitors to the UK in 2025. With no surviving airworthy aircraft, this particular CAC CA-13 Boomerang was originally built in America, using parts from a number of different Boomerangs, and has been based in Europe sine 2013.

#OnThisDay in 1942, Beaufighters of the North Coates Strike Wing performed their first operation. By the 8th May 1945 they would be credited with sinking over 150,000 tons of enemy shipping. Read our Beaufighter profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

Heinkel He 111H-16 Restoration Reaches Milestone at Kent Battle of Britain Museum. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/aviation-mus...

WWII Combat Veteran P-51D Mustang ‘Sierra Sue II’ Listed for Sale. ▶️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-new...

Tree planted in #Cornwall to honour #WW2 veterans. ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...