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#OnThisDay in 1938, No. 19 Squadron, based at RAF Duxford, took delivery of the first Spitfire to enter service. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

Newark Outdoor Aeroboot / Aerojumble Sale 🗓️ 8th August 2026 🕰️ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ▶️ www.newarkairmuseum.org/on-the-radar...

#OnThisDay in 1940, the Short Stirling entered RAF service when No. 7 Squadron, based at RAF Leeming, received the first examples. Read our Stirling profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/r...

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

#OnThisDay in 1940, Pilot Officer Richard Shuttleworth died in a training accident. Flying a Fairey Battle with No. 12 Operational Training Unit, based at RAF Mount Farm, he crashed into a hill during a cross-country training exercise. He was 31. 📷 www.ampthillimages.com/Media/OldWar...

Flights in Spitfires and a P-51 Mustang at Newquay Airport. ➡️ www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/leisure/best...

Assembly Ships of the Eighth Air Force Introduced during 1943, assembly ships were brightly painted aircraft used to get B-17s and B-24s of the Eighth Air Force into formation safely. Find out about these aircraft and view six colour profiles at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/articles/ass... #WW2

Some exciting news to share with you all, there is a new website on the way! I'm currently in the process of swapping all the content over to the new design. This is a different design to previous Classic Warbirds websites as the right side with New on Classic Warbirds, Quick Search etc... 1/3

#OnThisDay in 1942, the United States Navy received its first deliveries of the F4U-1. The F4U-1 had a top speed of 417 mph, range of 1,000 miles and a service ceiling of 36,900 ft. Read our Corsair profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

Found Radio Commander: Battle of Britain ’40 on Steam, not out yet, but thought it might be of interest. ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/3556060/...

WWII glider pilot honoured at Hastings care home. ➡️ www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/w...

#OnThisDay in 1942, the Spitfire Mk IX claimed its first victory over a Focke-Wulf Fw 190. Read our Spitfire profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #WW2 #WorldWar2

#OnThisDay in 1942, the XF6F-3 Hellcat prototype made its first flight. Read our F6F profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/american-air... #WW2 #WorldWar2 📷 www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/...

#OnThisDay in 1939, the first production version of the Defiant Mk I flew. The Mk I had a top speed of 304 mph, range of 465 miles with a service ceiling of 30,350 ft. Read our Defiant profile at www.classicwarbirds.co.uk/british-airc... #Aviation #History

Yorkshire Air Museum Marks Halifax Restoration Anniversary with New Summer Exhibits and Family Activities. ➡️ vintageaviationnews.com/aviation-mus...

and to conclude the photos from my visit to Duxford, the B-17.

P-40 at Duxford.

Heinkel He 162 and Gloster Gladiator at Duxford.

Avro Anson at Duxford.

P-51 Mustang at Duxford.