Cierva C.9 Autogyro
Discover the Cierva C.9, La Cierva’s pioneering autogyro built by Avro. Learn about its 1927 first flight and journey to the London Science Museum.
Tag: United Kingdom
Canberra over the USSR
Discover the secret 1953 RAF Canberra reconnaissance flight over the USSR’s Kapustin Yar missile site, its near-failure, and the Soviet repercussions.
Sopwith T.F.1 Camel
Explore the Sopwith T.F.1 Camel, a WWI British armored ground attack prototype. Developed from the F.1 Camel, it featured unique armament and armor but saw limited use.
Sopwith Camel in the Baltics
Discover the operational history of the Sopwith Camel in Latvia and Estonia. British aid after WWI boosted Baltic air forces. Learn about its service & fate.
Carden-Baynes Bee
Explore the Carden-Baynes Bee, an innovative British two-seater from the 1930s. Engine and financial woes cut short its promising future.
Peter Carmichael
Peter Carmichael: British naval aviator’s Korean War triumph. First to down a MiG-15 with a propeller-driven Sea Fury. A legendary pilot’s story.
Central Centaur 2A and 2B
Pioneering British aviation: the Central Centaur 2A and 2B transport aircraft. Uncover their design, brief history, and the tragic downfall of the Central Aircraft Company.
Vickers Class S Cannon
Explore the Vickers Class S, a formidable 40mm British cannon of WWII, originally designed for air combat, adapted for anti-tank roles in North Africa and Burma.
COW Gun (Coventry Ordnance Works)
Explore the history of the 37mm caliber and the unique British COW Gun, designed for early aircraft and anti-air roles, including its intriguing legacy.
British Helicopters in the Falklands
The crucial role of British helicopters (Lynx, Sea King, Wessex, Gazelle, Scout) in the Falklands War, their tactical impact and key operations.