Book review – CVW: US Navy Carrier Air Wing Aircraft 1975-2015, Volume One
CVW: US Navy Carrier Air Wing Aircraft 1975-2015, Volume One by Mike Crutch. 325pp. Published by A9 Aviation. ISBN 978-0-906339-10-7. £9.99 (ebook) “It’s time to buzz the tower…” “Splash the Zeroes…” American Naval aviation is familiar around the world and not just because of Hollywood. The United States’ aircraft carrier fleets are a major part […]
Is British Airways turning a corner?
Is British Airways turning a corner? Earlier this week British Airways launched a new seat for its Club World business class which took industry pundits and frequent travellers alike by surprise. Providing aisle access for all passengers, the new seat is a suite with a privacy door – a big improvement on the current 2-4-2 […]
de Havilland Aircraft Museum review
Welcome to this de Havilland Aircraft Museum review. Dedicated to the history of one of Britain’s most significant aircraft manufacturers, this museum is a bit of a hidden gem containing several unique examples or historically significant aircraft. It was also Britain’s first-ever aircraft museum. Situated adjacent to the M25 motorway, the museum is easily accessible […]
The Concorde Story: 50 years on
Today, Saturday 2 March 2019, marks 50 years since the first flight of Concorde. On Sunday 2 March 1969, Concorde prototype F-WTSS took to the skies for the first time from Toulouse airport, France with Captain Andre Turcat at the controls. On 21 January 1976, I was 8 years old when the teacher told us […]
Heathrow Queen’s Building – part 2
Aviation is a fast-paced business. Airlines come and go, liveries change, aircraft types enter service – or are retired. Following on from my previous article on the Heathrow Queen’s Building, here are a few more aircraft, airlines and liveries from yesteryear. BOEING 747 CLASSICS It’s the 50th anniversary year of the Boeing 747 and back […]