The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft.

The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft.

The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Europe put together. By this means, large numbers of the general public are given the opportunity of seeing and appreciating the flying of historic aircraft.

Desmond Penrose 1930-2025 (HAA Vice -President)

Desmond first took to the skies in 1947. It was during this early training that his promise as a pilot was recognised, culminating in his first solo flight on 14th April 1948. Desmond...

Annual Symposium, 11th October 2025, RAF Museum Hendon

ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 11th October 2025. Click here for more details

Squadron Leader Mark Long

The Historic Aircraft Association wishes to extend the most heartfelt condolences to the family of Squadron Leader Mark Long, and to his friends and colleagues on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. His...

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk The Curtiss P40 was a development of the previous radial-engined Curtiss P36...

Hawker Nimrod II

HAWKER NIMROD II Hawkers silver biplanes – the most beautiful biplanes of them all? Arguably the most beautiful biplanes...

HAA Symposium 2025

Pilot Notes for flying the Sopwith Pup

Read about how to operate the Sopwith Pup.

Jets are Historic Aircraft Too!

Howard Cooks visits the Jet Heritage Team at North Weald to see their Gnat operation. HAA members will get an exclusive chance to visit themselves later in year.

Flying the Fieseler Storch

A look at an aircraft in the HAA Pilots Notes series

An aeroplane called Airymouse

The continuing story of a little aeroplane that has inspired and charmed many generations. Photo Neil Wilson/LAA.

Pilot Notes – DH87B HORNET MOTH

Read pilot notes to familiarise yourself on the handling and quirks of classic aircraft.

Get to know the members of the HAA Management Committee

You can find out information about all current members of HAA Council and Past Presidents.