@wingstowar

A centenary heritage project (2018-19) exploring Glasgow's links to WWI aviation. Supported by the Heritage Fund.

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

@GordonH67659118

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

Three legends of the Great War, Anthony Fokker, Fokker Dr.1 Triplane and Leutnant Werner Voss.

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

Leutnant Werner Voss with his Fokker Dr.1 Triplane, serial number F1 103/17.

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

Jasta 6 Fokker D.VII aeroplanes at Beugneux aerodrome June 1918,

[BBC Scotland @BBCScotland]

Tour guide Paul Lyons talks about the tragedies afflicted to Scottish people during WW1 and how Central Station played a part in their story.

#InsideCentralStation is available to stream now https://t.co/yZEDGwIxhz

[myrmekochoria @myrmekochoria]

German zeppelin LZ 49 in France crashed in France 1917. Zeppelin L-49, shown here, was forced to land at Bourbonne-les-Baines, and so became the first German airship captured intact. @HardcoreHistory
Article: https://t.co/Wr3KZt9iqH
#history #WW1

[Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum @dumgalaviation]

This #hiddentreasure from our #archive is a World War 1 Seaplane Pilot's map of the SE North Sea between Dover and Folkestone. It shows course settings for the Pilot to patrol the area for enemy airships, aircraft and shipping
#WW1 #dumfries #aviation #museum #maps

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

Specifically for #lanarkshire but relevant for all interested in using #heritage as a #teachingresource #schools #lanarkshire #heritage #CurriculumForExcellence #outdoorlearning #classroom @nlcpeople @SouthLanCouncil #cavlp

[CLUTHA Archaeology Project @CLUTHA2018]

We have a few spaces left for our Heritage Investigators Education workshop. If you are an educator and love getting your pupils into local history this FREE workshop is for you! Come along to Motherwell Heritage Centre on the 20th of March 4pm - 6pm https://t.co/bUjsYdYfwN

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

WWI Lewis gun, as fitted to the SE5a, from the inside

[Historic Environment Scotland @HistEnvScot]

Poet Mary Symon (1863-1938) penned several her most memorable poetry about the enduring heartbreak of those left behind after the First World War. A plaque at her home at Pittyvaich House in the village of Old Mortlach, near Dufftown, commemorates her life and work. #IWD2019

[Lives of WW1 @LivesOfWW1]

William Earnest Barnes served with the Royal Flying Corps in #WW1 and returned home with stunning survey photographs from the air over Belgium, France and Germany. View these and more arresting images of the ravaged countryside on #LivesofWW1 https://t.co/2eugzi0ztq

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

Fancy trying your hand at being an archaeologist? Tomorrow is your lucky day... (and several days thereafter too if you fancy it!) Go on, try something new, #getoutside #heritage

[The Govan Stones 🛡👑 @GovanStones]

📣 TIME TO GET OUR HANDS DIRTY!

The Govan Old ancient graveyard dig starts TOMORROW. Drop in to The Govan Stones for an up close look at archaeology in progress.

🆓️ Throughout March we're open TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 11am til 4pm. FREE entry.

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

The Sopwith triplane was designed to provide the widest field of vision and maximum maneuverability.

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

It's been a great, integrated #heritage project and has built a real #community of those involved. Many thanks to all who visited and participated.

[Comd Offr GSUOTC @COGSUOTC]

@ProfTonyPollard Many thanks to you, @DrOliviaLelong and all the team @WW1Dig @WW1Allotment @Northlighter @wingstowar @GlasgowUniWW1 @peoplemakeGLA @WW1Glasgow @WW100Scotland #livinghistory #wewillrememberthem

[Ron Eisele @ron_eisele]

1910 Avro Triplane

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

Great day @WW1Dig today. @wingstowar being manned by @GordonH67659118 and lots of visitors enjoying the #talks by @ProfTonyPollard and #reenactors amazing work. Also #birkbeck made the day with his #WW1 #weaponary

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

Lovely to meet you!

[Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum @dumgalaviation]

@WW1Dig @ProfTonyPollard @wingstowar @DiscoverGlasgow @southsidehap @Northlighter Really enjoyed a visit today. Thanks to everyone for the time they put in right throughout the project 👍

[Comd Offr GSUOTC @COGSUOTC]

@WW1Dig last open event this afternoon with @ProfTonyPollard https://t.co/eWBpcbXSQW #Pollokpark 12-4pm with a farewell tour of the trenches. Last chance to have a go on @wingstowar #WW1 flight simulator #livinghistory & activities @DiscoverGlasgow

[Digging In @WW1Dig]

Pop down 2 our last open day https://t.co/94EyjC3FIa #Pollokpark Sun 24 Feb 12-4pm & join @ProfTonyPollard on farewell tour of the trenches. Last chance 2 have a go on @wingstowar #WW1 flight simulator. W/ #livinghistory & activities @DiscoverGlasgow @southsidehap @Northlighter

[@wingstowar @wingstowar]

@CHS_History this maybe of interest if not already seen!? Also look at our #pilotsintrainingII learning resource - designed more for #literacy and #healthandwellbeing but full of #history too. (Senior levels activity sheets D&E, tasks on main doc) https://t.co/uOgwdSdRCm

[The Vimy Foundation 🍁 La Fondation Vimy @vimyfoundation]

The Beaverbrook Vimy Prize is an immersive and experiential learning program for students aged 15-17. Still time to prepare an application! Deadline is March 3. https://t.co/Xfg09sf9gh #BVP2019