Breitling ‘s association with aviation began in and around World War 1. To commemorate this century of support to aviation, WAHT have installed a Breitling clock from the period in their BE2e (top left in the cockpit) currently at Shuttleworth but on its way to Stow Maries shortly. Breitling in return have very generously offered two Breitling […]
With the temporary hangar at Stow Maries nearing completion, the WAHT BE2es will return there on 14th August. As BE2e A2493 has been loaned to WAHT by Oliver Wulff, it is with great pleasure that I can announce that Oliver has joined the WAHT Team which will give a great boost to the project and […]
This magnificent video is taken by Quadcopter and clearly demonstrates the potential of the site at Stow Maries. WAHT is working hard with the Trustees there to make what you see in the video an enduring sight at the Aerodrome. A temporary hangar is being erected soon and we hope that the two BE2s as […]
The front cockpit of a BE2e is a cramped place if you are over 6ft like me (right). Getting into it is a delicate operation and once in you are only half in as your chest and head sit above the coaming getting the full benefits of the 55 mph airstream directly. To add a bit […]
BE2e A2767 being prepared for a familiarisation flight from Old Warden. This week has been very successful with Gene De Marco air testing both aircraft and checking out the pilots who will fly the aircraft when he is back in New Zealand BE2e A2943 in No 7 Squadron "1917" markings […]
The WAHT BE2es being ground run at Shuttleworth in preparation for the Armed Forces Day at Stow Maries on Saturday 28th June. A2767 of No 37 Squadron being prepared to return to its 1917 location at Stow Maries.
The BE2e loaned to WAHT by Oliver Wulff (A2943) has come together at Shuttleworth very quickly as it only arrived with the 37 Squadron BE2e on Wednesday 10th Jun. It is finished in No 7 Squadron colours as flown by Captain Webb Bowen. It will be at Stow Maries on 28th Jun with the other BE2e […]
WAHT is incredibly grateful to the Shuttleworth Collection for providing a temporary home for their two BE2es that arrived at Old Warden last Wednesday (11 Jun) from TVAL in New Zealand. The aircraft follow the Sopwith Snipe, RE8 and Albatros from TVAL that are now part of the RAF Museum. All the aircraft are built with the same incredible attention to detail for which TVAL […]
WAHT is engaging with the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force for the Trust to become an endorsed contributor to the RAF100 commemorative programme starting with the BEF deployment commemorations. The Royal Air Force and the Trust share a common vision of keeping the legacy of the evolution of WW1 aviation alive for current and […]
Although our aircraft are on the high seas at the time and not expected in UK until 7th Jun, we wish Stow Maries all the best with their Fly-In next weekend,10-11th May 14. Russell Savory who is coordinating the event is expecting a big turn out with the home-based SE5a leading the WW1 aircraft […]
