Derek was the inspiration and driving force behind Contact! and leaves a huge legacy. He was also the editor of PC Pilot magazine and the founder of the Wiltshire Scale...

The publication of the Great War Aviation Society’s monograph on the De Havilland DH 2 was one of the highlights of 2022 in aviation literature, in my opinion. The title...

We were delighted to attend the inaugural Festival of Flight Show alongside Middle Realm Productions. Our stand was next to Bristol Scout 1264 and featured props from the independent short...

Congratulations to Anthony Cowland, who won this year’s prestigious ‘Best First World War Aviation Picture in Show’ at the 2024 Guild of Aviation Artists Annual Exhibition. Anthony’s painting, ‘Flight of...

The new magazine from The Great War Aviation Society can now be downloaded for FREE in our shop. Contact! tells the story of aviation in the First World War, and...

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s AGM which will be held by Zoom again, to allow as many members (including international members) to attend. We hope as...

The Great War Aviation Society is launching an exciting new colour magazine dedicated to all aspects of WWI aviation. Contact! aims to widen the appeal and interest in the Great...

Welcome to our new website! We are delighted to unveil our new website, which we hope will be your hub for all things related to World War I aviation. We...

NEW FILM TELLS THE STORY OF BRITAIN’S FIRST FIGHTER PILOT A new independent film about the exploits of Britain’s first ‘ace’ pilot, Major Lanoe Hawker, will be released on the...