Mark Ansell

Historic transport enthusiast. Amateur photographer. Mainly aircraft and road vehicles.

[de Havilland Aircraft Museum @deHavMuseum]

The restored port wing of our DH89A Dragon Rapide is positioned ready for attachment to the fuselage in the Walter Goldsmith Hangar at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum. This is a significant milestone in the final re-assembly of this aircraft, following work over many years

[Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum @CWHM]

Come out to see the @CFSnowbirds one last time as they stop by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum for a short visit on ground display.

See details at https://t.co/a9KNlgesO9

[Battle of Britain Bunker @BofBBunker]

Polish Air Force Day: Bunker Tours

Discover how Bunker staff coordinated fighters over London— including the legendary 303 (Kościuszko) Sqn.

⏰ 10:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:30
🎟 £14 (concessions available)
♿ Virtual tour
🗣 Polish translations

🎟️ https://t.co/cYm6tNVy34

[Red Arrows @rafredarrows]

Where to see the Red Arrows in 2026.

#RedArrows | #RAF | #Airshow

[Cranwell Aviation @CranwellMuseum]

✈️ Calling all aviation enthusiasts! ✈️

We are looking for friendly volunteers to join our team.

No previous experience needed – just enthusiasm & willingness to get involved & help preserve an important part of aviation history.

📩 Interested? Get in touch today!

[Flightline UK @flightlineuk]

REVIEW: @IWMDuxford VE Day Flying Day

It was a beautiful warm late spring day that greeted IWM Duxford’s first Flying Day of the 2026 season, the VE Day Flying Day.

https://t.co/czCOFItOMp

#DuxfordAirShows #airshows #avgeek #airdisplays

[Polish Heritage Flight @FlightPolish]

Wow! What a lineup of Visitors for Sundays Airshow at @ShuttleworthTru

[European Airshows @EuroAirshow]

✈️ AIRSHOW NEWS ✈️

Navy Wings joins the English Riviera Airshow 2026 line-up with the Westland Wasp HAS Mk 1 and Supermarine Seafire Mk XVII. 🇬🇧

A proper Fleet Air Arm pairing for Paignton, bringing naval helicopter history and Seafire power to the Devon coast.

[Shuttleworth @ShuttleworthTru]

Unfortunately, the Hawker Hurricane XIIa and PBY-5A Catalina won’t be attending our Season Premiere Air Show on 10 May, however, we’re excited to welcome Supermarine Spitfire IXb and Lockheed 12A Electra to the line up 🙌

🎟️: https://t.co/2wA9QbusKn

[Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace @Armee_de_lair]

Le Rafale Solo Display dévoile sa nouvelle livrée pour 2026.
Un nouveau design signé Régis Rocca, peintre de l’Air et de l’Espace qui “habille” le #RSD depuis 2009.

[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

Did someone say let’s make it a #WokkaWeekend for announcements?
Oh yes, our Event Organiser did… 👀🚁

We’re delighted to confirm that an RAF Chinook helicopter will be appearing as a static display.

You may even be able to hear the unmistakable “wokka wokka” in the skies from the RAF Chinook Role Demo team, before heading down to take a closer look around this iconic helicopter, which is still very much in operation today.

A firm favourite with aviation fans of all ages, the Chinook provides the @RoyalAirForce with a vital heavy lift capability, supporting operations both in the UK and overseas.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast. Secure yours now and do not miss the chance to experience the Chinook up close.
🎫 Advance tickets only, with just 7 weeks to go and last year’s show sold out.
Secure yours now 👉 https://t.co/hhwZcDxQv5

#Cosford26 #EngineeringTheFuture #RoyalAirForce #chinookhelicopter #chinook #chinookroledemo #RAF #Staticsunday

[Fleet Air Arm Museum @FleetAirArmMus]

Don't miss our evening talk on Thursday!

From gliders to Typhoons: one pilot's extraordinary journey across two services.
🗓️ Thursday 30 April 2026
⏰ 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Find out more and purchase tickets here - https://t.co/4E4Nc7iZiN

[Polish Heritage Flight @FlightPolish]

Exciting News about our 2026 Season Debut at our new home with the Shuttleworth Collection!

Check out our latest Flight Briefing 👇👇👇

@ShuttleworthTru

Hurricane Warning - 10th May 2026 at The Shuttleworth Collection https://t.co/i0UMt5I29I via @FlightPolish

[Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum @CWHM]

Join us as we dedicate our Grumman Avenger on the completion of its restoration to flying condition.
After the dedication, the Avenger will be moved outside for a flight, aircraft serviceability & weather permitting.
Event info at: https://t.co/PJ5vbTwgeQ

[Aviation Highlights @av_highlights]

🚨 NEW VIDEO ALERT! 🚨

Click the link below to see the USMC Harriers’ final appearance at @SunnFunFlyIn before their retirement.

Spectators were treated to a flight of four AV-8Bs from VMA-223, known as the “Bulldogs”.

Link - https://t.co/o7sPzdrh3y

[Vintage Aviation News @WarbirdsNews]

The de Havilland Comet revolutionized air travel as the world’s first commercial jet airliner, offering unmatched speed and comfort. Despite early successes, fatal design flaws led to catastrophic failures and its eventual decline. Today, its legacy lives on through a passionate effort to recreate the aircraft’s forward fuselage, preserving a pivotal chapter in aviation history. https://t.co/feEr4jiqXA

[Vintage Aviation News @WarbirdsNews]

The American Heritage Museum’s Ju 87 Stuka restoration is advancing rapidly, with major structural components like the wings and horizontal stabilizer nearing completion as the project shifts from fabrication to full assembly. https://t.co/Tw2i50wqAI

[Aviation Highlights @av_highlights]

🚨 NEW VIDEO ALERT! 🚨

Click the link below to watch the F-104 Starfighter arriving at SUN 'n FUN 2026!

Link - https://t.co/xTJSTwpdrh

[John Nichol ✈ @JohnNicholRAF]

RT for chance to win a signed copy of BLITZ - out in May.
For too long ‘The Blitz’ has been framed as a few desperate months in 1940/41 mainly affecting London. But attacks were far more widespread, far more devastating, & for most of the war.
The BLITZ story is now told afresh:

[Mark Ansell @markompix]

@steveaprocter Yes, I'm guessing the poster creation was a little rushed.

[Mark Ansell @markompix]

Typo below, website is: https://t.co/RBNklMd67p

[Stephen Procter @steveaprocter]

For anyone out there interested in WW2 aviation you might be interested in this. The only flying Mk1 Avro Anson, built at Yeadon is returning to Yorkshire this Summer. There are three days of activities at Breighton Airfield planned as per the flyer.