Historic Army Aircraft Flight

What Historic Army Aircraft Flight does

The Historic Army Aircraft Flight (HAAF) is a UK registered charity (No. 1024043) that preserves and operates a fleet of seven historic British Army aircraft. Founded in 1980 as the Army Historic Aircraft Flight (AHAF), the organization transitioned to a charitable trust in 2015 following the withdrawal of direct MoD funding and now operates from Hangar 3 at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire. HAAF serves multiple constituencies: general public and aviation enthusiasts who attend airshows and hangar tours, British Army veterans for whom the organization functions as a community hub, schools and educational institutions through STEM outreach, and corporate sponsors supporting British military aviation heritage.

HAAF's core product is its seven-aircraft fleet comprising four fixed-wing aircraft (Taylorcraft Auster Mk1 LB312, Auster AOP Mk9, De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, and De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10) and three rotary-wing helicopters (Westland Scout AH1, Bell Sioux AH1, and Saunders-Roe Skeeter XL812). All aircraft are maintained to airworthy condition by volunteer engineers and pilots, with the Skeeter XL812 being the only airworthy example in the world. The fleet is displayed through public events across the UK including RAF Cosford, Abingdon, Goodwood, and Armed Forces Day celebrations, with live flying demonstrations differentiating HAAF from static museum exhibits. Aircraft restoration work involves period-appropriate avionics modernization (e.g., Trig TY 91 VHF radio and Trig TT 21 IFF transponder on the Auster Mk1) while preserving wartime authenticity.

HAAF is entirely self-funded through public donations, crowdfunding campaigns (including a £10,000 JustGiving campaign), and in-kind support from sponsors such as Aerofab Restorations. The organization has no commercial pricing model and derives no revenue from product sales; its go-to-market is event-driven, centered on airshow participation and co-location with the Army Flying Museum. Board governance is provided by trustees including Chairman Julian Hickman, with the organization relying predominantly on volunteer labor from ex-military AAC and REME personnel.

Name

Historic Army Aircraft Flight

Legal name

Historic Army Aircraft Flight

Website

https://haaf.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HAAF is a UK registered charity (No. 1024043) that preserves and flies a seven-aircraft fleet of historic British Army aircraft for public airshow display, veteran community engagement, and STEM education, operating from Middle Wallop, Hampshire entirely on volunteer labor and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Heritage Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft Platforms (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAMAA)

Keywords

• Historic aircraft preservation
• Military aviation heritage
• Veteran support services
• Airshow displays
• Aviation education outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Middle Wallop

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Donations: HAAF is entirely self-funded and relies on public support, donations, and sponsorships. The organization operates on voluntary contributions from individuals who support the preservation of British Army aviation heritage.
2. Crowdfunding: The organization conducts crowdfunding campaigns including a £10,000 fundraising target to support the Historic Army Aviation Flight at Middle Wallop, facilitated through JustGiving platform.
3. Sponsors and Partners: Critical engineering support provided by partners including Aerofab Restorations. Financial and in-kind support from organizations that share the mission of preserving British Army aviation heritage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Historic Army Aircraft Flight (HAAF) is a registered charity that operates and maintains a fleet of seven airworthy historic British Army aircraft (four fixed-wing and three rotary-wing) for heritage preservation, public flying displays at airshows and events across the UK, veteran engagement, and STEM education outreach. All aircraft are flown by volunteer ex-military personnel from a base at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Product overview

The Historic Army Aircraft Flight (HAAF) operates a fleet of seven historic British Army aircraft for heritage preservation, public display, veteran support, and educational purposes. The fleet comprises four fixed-wing aircraft (Auster Mk1, Auster AOP Mk9, De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, and De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk) and three rotary-wing helicopters (Westland Scout AH1, Bell Sioux AH1, and Saunders-Roe Skeeter). These aircraft are maintained and flown by volunteer ex-military personnel and are displayed at air shows and events across the UK. HAAF is a registered charity (Number 1024043) based at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airshow and Event Flying Displays Public flying demonstrations and static displays of historic British Army aircraft at airshows and events across the UK, including RAF Cosford, Abingdon Airshow, Goodwood, Capel Military Show, Wheels and Wings at Middle Wallop, and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Targeted at aviation enthusiasts, families, and the general public.
• Hangar Tours at Middle Wallop Guided tours of the HAAF hangar and aircraft at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, allowing visitors to view aircraft up close, speak with volunteer engineers and pilots, and in some cases climb into aircraft. Targeted at families, photography groups, aviation enthusiasts, and educational visitors.
• Veteran Engagement and Community Hub Continued engagement programme for ex-military personnel, particularly from the Army Air Corps and REME, providing opportunities to volunteer, maintain connections with fellow veterans, and signpost to other support organisations. Targeted at British Army veterans and ex-service personnel.
• School and STEM Outreach Programme Educational outreach to schools that promotes STEM subjects and inspires young people in aviation and engineering careers through engagement with historic aircraft. Targeted at schools and educational institutions.
• Saunders-Roe Skeeter XL812 Heritage Asset The only airworthy Saunders-Roe Skeeter helicopter in the world, delivered in March 1959 and last flown in 2006. A two-seat training and scout helicopter preserved as a significant heritage asset and exhibited at events. Targeted at aviation heritage audiences.
• Auster Mk1 LB312 Heritage Aircraft A 1942 Taylorcraft Auster Mk1 high-wing monoplane, originally used for Air Observation Post missions. Undergoing restoration at HAAF with period-correct avionics including Trig TY 91 VHF radio and Trig TT 21 IFF transponder, while retaining original wartime instruments. Joined the HAAF fleet in 2021.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Army Flying MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Army Flying Museum is co-located with HAAF at Middle Wallop. The mission of the Museum is complementary to that of the Flight. HAAF aircraft can be seen from the Museum's Apache Café which overlooks the airfield. On Fridays, HAAF is often ground-running aircraft outside the hangar or taxying past the museum, providing great photo opportunities for visitors.
• Aerofab RestorationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAerofab Restorations provides critical engineering support for HAAF aircraft. Their logo appears on the HAAF Support Us page indicating a key partnership for aircraft restoration and maintenance services.
• Army Air Corps (AAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAAF is home to the Army Air Corps' fixed and rotary wing historic aircraft. The organization provides a unique 'Live Flying' contribution to the heritage and commemoration outputs of the AAC and wider Army and MoD. HAAF operates from the AAC's Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop.
• Leonardo HelicoptersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGavin Rundle, HAAF Board member and former AAC officer, now works at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil. Leonardo shares heritage with Westland Aircraft Company which originally built several of the HAAF aircraft (including Scout and Sioux).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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