Spanning the past and the future: genuine Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 “Black 6” (seen here in temporary colours as “Red 3” for filming in April 1997) has wartime provenance, was a popular performer on the show circuit until its crash in 1997, and is now being rebuilt for museum display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109G - ГерманияGermany - 1942

Death of the dinosaurs? This view of D.H. Comet 4 XV814 being broken up at Boscombe Down on August 12, 1987, illustrates the fate awaiting many large static aircraft which lack roofs over their heads.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

Bristol Bulldog G-ABBB/“K2227” is now on show in the Royal Air Force Museum. “This aircraft just had to be rebuilt”, says restorer Tim Moore of Skysport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

Graham Warner, who was instrumental in putting the Bristol Blenheim back in the air and in the public eye, has forthright views on the future prospects of airworthy historic types.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV/Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Among significant aircraft in private hands is English Electric P.1B XA847, currently stored dismantled in Suffolk.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: English Electric / BAC Lightning - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1957