Military vintage and warbirds
de Havilland Tiger Moth
British wartime basic trainer. It also became a popular mount for recreational flying after the war.
de Havilland Vampire
British jet fighter of the early post-World War II period. As a fighter it was quickly overtaken by newer types but it was then adapted for use as a two-seat trainer.
English Electric Canberra
Early jet bomber which also served as a photo reconnaissance aircraft, enjoying a long career in the latter role.
Gloster Meteor
British World War II jet fighter: the only Allied jet to see wartime service. It also served in the Korean War, where it was outmatched by newer designs but still played an important role as a ground attack aircraft.
Hawker Hurricane
British World War II fighter. It was the mainstay of Britain's defence in 1940 although it was relegated to ground attack duties later on in the war.
North American P-51 Mustang
US World War II fighter. Initially disappointing, its potential emerged when married to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Its combination of speed and range made it possibly the best fighter of the war.
Supermarine Spitfire
British World War II fighter and one of the most famous aircraft of all time. It was the only Allied fighter to be produced throughout the war, and while its contemporaries became outclassed by newer designs it was still one of the world's best fighters at war's end.
