FlyPast Magazine

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

An update from the Nimrod Preservation Group on its continued efforts to relocate XV232 from the now closed Coventry Airport.

A new joint operation has created a far more affordable opportunity to dismantle Nimrod XV232 and move her from Coventry Airport—but NPG still urgently needs funds to secure its share. Help us turn…

05/10/2026

The UK airshow season came to an end in fine fashion yesterday with the Shuttleworth Collection's traditional Race Day.

Of course FlyPast was there - so here is some shots from our very own Jamie Ewan.

Were you there? Share your shots in the comments!

05/10/2026

Veterans' families return to wartime base.

Descendants of WW2 veterans have gathered at the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, to remember their family members who were based at the site from 1942 to 1944.
The RAF's 77 Squadron flew Halifax bombers from Elvington, before moving to RAF Full Sutton, just a few miles away.
Many of the aircrews did not return from operations, either killed in action or taken as prisoners of war.
At the gathering of the 77 Squadron Association on Saturday, October 3, more than 40 descendants held a service in the Yorkshire Air Museum’s chapel and a ceremony at the squadron memorial.
Some of those attending were able to climb inside the Museum’s Halifax bomber, to see where their aircrew relatives flew. Others went on a special “Behind the Scenes” tour with Museum Collections Manager, Sarah Maultby, who showed some of the hundreds of logbooks, photographs, memoirs and uniforms stored there.
The Honorary Treasurer of the 77 Squadron Association, Neil Bosher from Devon said: ‘The Squadron, which comprised young men from all the allied nations, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders as well as UK volunteers, suffered horrific losses at that time. And it’s important to remember them.’

04/10/2026

It was during the aerobatic contest held alongside the 1936 Olympic Games that W***y Messerschmitt’s impressive M 35 gained worldwide attention https://www.key.aero/article/bfwmesserschmitt-m35-replica-carrying-torch?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: Philipp Prinzing/MPS

04/10/2026

Duxford’s Aircraft Restoration Company has repainted Supermarine Spitfire PR.XI PL983 into temporary USAAF livery https://www.key.aero/article/spitfire-given-new-usaaf-scheme-duxford

Image credit: David Whitworth

03/10/2026

Pilots found the CP-107 a challenging machine, but rewarding with it https://www.key.aero/article/royal-canadian-air-force-cp-107-argus-pilot-insights

Image credit: George Mayer

03/10/2026

Take on our Javelin Quiz https://www.key.aero/article/how-many-can-you-score-our-javelin-quiz

02/10/2026

Another one from the Aircraft Restoration Company! Congratulations to all involved.

01/10/2026

Mick Britton, in co-operation with the US National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida, recalls the colourful aircraft markings of the pre-war United States Navy https://www.key.aero/article/yellow-wings-golden-age-us-naval-aviation

Imaeg credit: US Navy/colourised by Mick Britton