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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 14h

#OnThisDay in 1939, No. 607 Squadron scored the first aerial victory by a Gloster Gladiator in RAF service, shooting down a Dornier Do 18 of 2./KuFlGr 606. Read our Gloster Gladiator profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 16/10/2026

Museum honours two key World War Two RAF stations. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 16/10/2026

The moorland search for a missing airman who died in 1944. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 16/10/2026

New image of Lancaster PA474’s last expected flight in September 1964. ➡️ www.memorialflightclub.com/blog/new-ima...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 16/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1939, Nos. 602 and 603 Squadron scored the Spitfire's first aerial victories when a pair of Junkers Ju 88 A-1s of I./KG 30 were shot down over the Firth of Forth. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 16/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1937, flying from the River Medway and powered by four 950-hp Bristol Pegasus X engines, the Short Sunderland prototype made its maiden flight. Read our Sunderland profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

and to conclude the photos from my visit to the RAF Museum, London, the Hawker Typhoon. I hope you enjoyed all the photos.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Avro Lancaster at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Handley Page Hampden at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Bristol Beaufort at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Supermarine Stranraer at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Lockheed Hudson at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Spitfire at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Messerschmitt Bf 109 at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Westland Lysander at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

North American P-51 Mustang at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Fairey Battle at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Heinkel He 111 at the RAF Museum.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Kawasaki Ki-100 at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Bristol Bulldog at the RAF Museum, London.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 15/10/2026

I went to the @rafmuseum.bsky.social, London on Tuesday, spending my time in Hangars 3, 4 and 5. A few changes, which are still ongoing, since my last visit, with more displays to complement the aircraft. I will post some photos from my visit, starting with the Hawker Hart.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 14/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1938, powered by a 1,150-hp Allison V-1710-9 engine and with Edward Elliott at the controls, the XP-40 prototype made its first flight. Read our P-40 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #Aviation #History 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 12/10/2026

The People's Mosquito project to fly WWII bomber again. ➡️ www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2660918...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 12/10/2026

Film shows what happened after the Dambusters raid. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 12/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1945, the first fully navalised Hawker Sea Fury prototype flew. This was powered by a Bristol Centaurus XV engine. Read our Sea Fury profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 12/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1937, the first production Hurricane Mk I flew. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin II engine, it had a top speed of 316 mph and a range of 525 miles. Read our Hurricane profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 11/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1938, the Westland Whirlwind prototype made its first flight. In total, 116 were built and only two squadrons were equipped with the type. Read our Westland Whirlwind profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 10/10/2026

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

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 08/10/2026

Vintage #WW2 aircraft based near #Peterborough gets new Remembrance Day-inspired livery - how you can see it up close. ➡️ www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 08/10/2026

Race to save cathedral ruins as campaign launches. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 07/10/2026

Southern England, 1944. Spitfires Attacking Flying-Bombs is this weeks artwork, a 1944 painting by Walter Thomas Monnington. #Art #YearOfArt 🎨 www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

A squadron of low-flying Spitfires dive towards an idyllic pastoral scene with cows grazing in a tree-lined field. The plane's action frightens a horse causing it to pull a cart into the river, (a detail which evokes Constable's 'Haywain'). The sky is filled with the contrails of aircraft, and to the left of the composition a figure cowers under a tree.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 06/10/2026

Duxford 2027 Airshow and Flying Days Dates Announced. Airshows Summer - 19th and 20th June Flying Evening - 14th August Battle of Britain - 11th and 12th September Flying Finale - 2nd October Flying Days VE Day - 8th May D-Day - 5th June The Americans - 30th July

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 06/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1939, the Hawker Tornado Type R prototype made its first flight, it was powered by the 1,760-hp Vulture II engine. Read our Hawker Tornado profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 04/10/2026

The most successful RAF night fighter pilot of the Second World War was Wing Commander Bransome Burbridge. During his career, he served with No. 85 Squadron and flew the Havoc and Mosquito, he was credited with shooting down 21 aircraft. #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 04/10/2026

The People’s Mosquito Project Awarded Over £100k By The Lottery Heritage Fund. ➡️ www.citywealthmag.com/news/the-peo...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 04/10/2026

Debris in engine very likely caused Spitfire crash. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 04/10/2026

Welcome to our new followers, if you haven't already, visit our website at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk to read profiles on over 90 aircraft, articles covering a range of subjects, our Battle of Britain timeline and our guide to aviation museums.

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 03/10/2026

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-...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Spitfire (RK858) Returns to Flight After More Than 80 Years. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-new...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 02/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1938, the Dewoitine D.520.01 prototype made its first flight. Powered by the 890-hp Hispano-Suiza 12Y-21 engine, Marcel Doret was at the controls. Read our Dewoitine D.520 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/french-aircr... #Aviation #History

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 01/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1931, Specification F.7/30 was issued by the Air Ministry. This led to the Gloster Gladiator. Read our Gladiator profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 01/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1931, the Air Ministry issued Specification F.7/30, Supermarine submitted their Type 224 design. This would not be chosen for production and only one example was built. Read our Type 224 profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History 📷 www.solentsky.org

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 30/09/2026

This weeks artwork is No 11 Fighter Group's Operations Room, Uxbridge, a 1943 painting by Charles Ernest Cundall. #Art #YearOfArt 🎨 www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

Interior of an operations room showing WAAFs at work positioning aircraft on a map table, chalking up aircraft positions, overlooked by a viewing gallery above

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 30/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1939, four of five No. 150 Squadron Fairey Battles are lost after attacking German positions in the Saar. The surviving aircraft crashed on landing. Read our Battle profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 29/09/2026

World’s Oldest F6F Hellcat Reappears on Warbird Circuit After 49 Years. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/restorations...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 29/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1939, eleven Handley Page Hampdens were sent on reconnaissance over Heligoland Bight, five were shot down. As a result, the aircraft started to operate mainly at night. Read our Hampden profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 28/09/2026

D-Day hero's medals and logbooks to be auctioned. ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 28/09/2026

A new memorial has been unveiled for two Wigan airmen killed in the Second World War. ➡️ www.wigantoday.net/news/people/...

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Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds.co.uk · 28/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1960, an Avro Lincoln II made the last flight by a four-engined propeller bomber for Bomber Command. Read our Lincoln profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

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