International Flight Attendant Day
Today is International Flight Attendant Day, a day to recognise and celebrate the work of the dedicated individuals keeping travellers safe in the air. Flight attendants and BWPA members Samantha [...]
Daphne Poynter obituary
Daphne Poynter, one of the long-term members of the BWPA, passed away at her residential home in Stevenage on Wednesday 13 May 2020. Daphne was a loyal BWPA member since joining in 1957, two [...]
My happy memories of Freydis Sharland
GB Air Racing Champion, Spitfire pilot and the BWPA’s founder chairwoman; Freydis Sharland passed away six years ago today. BWPA Archivist, Beverley Harrison, shares her memories. I first met [...]
Preparation and maintenance of aircraft in long-term storage
COVID-19 has decimated the commercial aviation industry; passenger demand has dropped to near zero, with borders closing and travel restrictions now in place. This means the majority of airline [...]
65 years of the BWPA
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the BWPA. Civil aviation all but ceased when World War II started in 1939, with most serviceable small private aircraft being [...]
Volunteering opportunities in aviation
Volunteering is a great way to get to know more of your local community, learn new skills and give back to a worthy cause. There are plenty of aviation-based volunteer opportunities available [...]
Online activities for lockdown life
There are a myriad of fun and clever resources online for anyone with an interest in aviation. We have done some exploring and testing to bring you our favourite suggestions, all of them [...]
