The Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland is an East Lothian based group that has been in place since 1973 with an aim of providing members with education and experience in aviation. Today this society has around 80 members, of which 25 are working members. Though a number of projects are in progress, the undoubted "headliner" … Continue reading Warbird People: Scottish “Strutter” – WW1 Replica Nears Completion
I may have only attended one day of this years La Ferté-Alais show but even that has caused the need for two separate posts. This first post is going to give a brief overview of the morning before the show, the pleasure flying and the excellent flightline walk. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127965535@N04/26802822100/in/album-72157666051019644/ Arriving on the airfield you're instantly … Continue reading La Ferté-Alais Meeting Aerien 2016 – Flightline Walk
With last years controversial decision to close Manston airport there were concerns that the museums on site may be under threat as well. Thankfully this is not the case. I took my first visit last month to both museums on site since the airports closure. It was a real shame to see one of this … Continue reading Museum Profile: RAF Manston History Museum
Following the early success brought about by the Tabloid, Schneider and Baby designs utilised in 1914 and 15, it was time for Sopwith's attentions to turn to a new design to meet the Royal Flying Corps needs. While those early designs had performed well they were still essentially a pre-war sports aircraft adapted to suit. … Continue reading Sopwith’s First World War Part 2: The Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter
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