A round-up of historic aircraft display and restoration news compiled by Peter R March and Paul Fiddian

Annual Flying Legends Air Display at Duxford provides outstanding flying nostalgia and two remarkable incidents to P-51 Mustangs. Words and photos by Peter R March

The 45th annual gathering hosted by the Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis (AJBS) on 3-4 June lived up to the high expectations of the large crowd, with over 100 aircraft in the flying display and nearly as many lined up on the ground. Words and photos by Peter R March.

Former Sea Vixen instructor at RNAS Yeovilton, boat builder and Tiger Moth restorer Kevin Crumplin waved goodbye to his latest restoration at Henstridge, Somerset on 19 January

‘The HAA has an honourable history, but it has regrettably become seen as a somewhat moribund and less effective organisation than desired, lacking the widespread influence or recognition within the historic aircraft community’

Keep your diary clear, these aviation events will have your June sorted

The event runs from June 14 – 16 and includes a complimentary ‘Pilots Party’ on the evening of June 15 after the show has ended. Pilot Magazine will also have a stand at the event

From May 24th to 27th, Ponte de Sor will welcome the Portugal Air Summit, an event dedicated to the aeronautic industry in all its fields

Join fellow flying enthusiasts at IWM Duxford this April 14 for the 2018 Airfield Safety Day

The 45th annual gathering hosted by the Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis (AJBS) on 3-4 June lived up to the high expectations of the large crowd, with over 100 aircraft in the flying display and nearly as many lined up on the ground. Words and photos by Peter R March.