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WARBIRD LOVERS
Sharing my passion for warbirds, vintage aircraft and warbird experiences.
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About Warbird Lovers
Warbird Lovers was first launched on Facebook in 2017 by UK based Phil Glover as a place to share his passion for historic aircraft and photographs from years of airshow memories. This website will share more in-depth posts and articles.
Battle of Britain Ju 52 project
A detailed look at the Kent Battle of Britain Museum's epic project that saw the last remaining representative of the legendary Junkers Ju 52 in the UK relocated, repainted, reassembled and placed on display.
"Red 11" - Flight in the Buchon
"Red 11" presents the closest opportunity to flying in a Messerschmitt 109 that the public can experience anywhere in the world. In this article I share my experience of the flight.
History of the Buchon
A Spanish 109? What is a Buchon; the development of the Hispano HA-1112. Plus, the types extensive on-camera roles, airworthy examples and a Czech cousin, the Avia S-199.
PREVIEW, FUTURE ARTCILES
COMING SOON: Flight in the Hurricane
COMING SOON: Flight in the Hurricane
COMING SOON: Flight in the Hurricane
An in-depth review if my flight experience with Hurricane Heritage at White Waltham in the world's only two-seat Hawker Hurricane, Mk.IIb (mod) "BE505" / G-HHII.
COMING SOON: I am a Martlet!
COMING SOON: Flight in the Hurricane
COMING SOON: Flight in the Hurricane
A look at the incredibly original Grumman Martlet Mk.I at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, plus details of the various models used by the British with both the Martlet and Wildcat name.
FUTURE ARTICLE: The last Buffalo
FUTURE ARTICLE: Memories of Legends
FUTURE ARTICLE: The last Buffalo
A detailed look at the Brewster B-239 on display in Finland, with an account from the recovery team.
FUTURE ARTICLE: Legends Returns!
FUTURE ARTICLE: Memories of Legends
FUTURE ARTICLE: The last Buffalo
2023 saw the return of Flying Legends for the first time since 2019 at the new home of Leeds East, the former RAF Church Fenton.
FUTURE ARTICLE: Memories of Legends
FUTURE ARTICLE: Memories of Legends
FUTURE ARTICLE: Memories of Legends
A look back on previous editions of the iconic Flying Legends airshow and some classic warbird memories from the 90s and 00s.