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Covering military aviation between 1930 and 1945. Profiling the aircraft, people and events that took place.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · Nov 7
Get more warbird content at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk. Our website has profiles on over 90 aircraft, a range of articles, a Battle of Britain timeline and a guide to aviation museums.
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We've always liked the Meteor Garage it had two aircraft!
#Spitfire & #Meteor
January 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust founder Kenneth Bannerman has passed away.

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January 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Spitfire Inn near Leominster that had aircraft outside.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Portsmouth to remember Blitz victims 85 years on.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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World War II Spitfire pilot Vincent Smith from Kendal dies.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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The Flying Bulls Confirm Duxford Summer Air Show Appearance Ahead of 2026 U.S. Tour.

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January 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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On 10 January 1942, RAF B-17C/D Fortress I AN521 was lost during a flight test carried out in the Middle East, with one killed. I understand the aim was to get a better grip on their real range.

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The first B-17C missions in North Africa
Background No. 90 Squadron R.A.F.’s B-17C Fortress experiment in the desert is an odd story, and below is a bit more history on this, including the initial exchanges that led to the dispatch of the…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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THREAD/Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the more notorious incidents from the London Blitz, which sadly was an exception to the usual rule that Underground stations were safe and secure places to sit (or sleep) through an air raid. on 11 January 1941, the alert had recently sounded and...
Bank Station roundel showing station name within the familiar London Transport roundel symbol
January 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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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
January 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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One of my favourite aircraft, the P-40, seen here at the @rafmuseum.bsky.social, London. #ww2
January 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib (RB396) – Restoration Update – Winter 2025.

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January 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1940 a Bf 108, piloted by Major Erich Hoemanns, crash landed in neutral Belgium with the plans for the German invasion of the low counties onboard, leading to a delay in the invasion and a change of plans.

Read our Bf 108 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/german-aircr... #ww2
January 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1934, the first production Boeing P-26A Peashooter flew. 136 Peashooters were built in total and fourteen were at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack.

Read our P-26 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #aviation #history
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Bristol Beaufort Mk VIII at the @rafmuseum.bsky.social, London. #ww2
January 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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One of Guernsey's longest surviving #WW2 veterans dies at 104.

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January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Museum of Berkshire Aviation digitises historic aircraft pictures.

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January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1941, the Avro Lancaster prototype made its first flight. This featured a central fin on the tail section, which was removed on the second prototype.

Read our Lancaster profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2

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January 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Fairey Swordfish at the #IWMDuxford. #WW2
January 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Lancaster bomber sculpture site could open by May.

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January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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FlyaSpitfire com Launches Historic Flight Experiences at Tatenhill Airfield.

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January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1945, the first true Supermarine Spiteful prototype flew, this would be sent to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment in June 1945.

Read our Spiteful profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2
January 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1936 No. 34 Squadron, based at RAF Bircham Newton, took delivery of their first four Hawker Hinds, they were the second squadron to receive the type after No. 21 Squadron received the first examples.

Read our Hind profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Our year of art begins today with this 1942 painting by Arthur John Ensor - A Wellington Bomber awaiting Camouflage.

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January 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1943, the first F4U-2 Corsair flew. These were F4U-1s which had been modified by the Naval Aircraft Factory with Airborne Interception radar installed at the expense of two guns.

Read our F4U Corsair profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #ww2 #WorldWar2
January 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1942 the Supermarine Seafire prototype made its maiden flight. This was followed three days later by its first deck landing, when it touched down on HMS Illustrious.

Read our Seafire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #ww2 #WorldWar2
January 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM