Volume III Pre-Orders Open

Volume III

Available to pre-order now at a discounted early bird rate

We are delighted to introduce the second volume of The Vintage Aviation Echo – a meticulously curated 320+ page journal crafted for historic aviation aficionados. You can pre-order Volume III at a discounted price today.

We are offering an exclusive 10% discount to buyers and subscribers for the next week, ending at 2359 on Friday, 24 April. You can purchase your copy of The Vintage Aviation Echo: Volume III today for £18 (plus postage and packaging) via the button below, where you can enter the discount code VAEarly2026, and we'll post it directly to you as soon as the journal is printed. The Vol. III retail price is £20, so take advantage of this time-limited 10% discount while you can.

We are aiming to go to print in late May with a view to formally launching at Shuttleworth’s Festival of Flight in June. 

International buyers - we know postage isn’t cheap, and trust you’ll appreciate that what we’re selling is fundamentally a 320+ page book, hence the shipping is commensurate with the weight and size.

North American buyers note: We are anticipating launching international distribution from the USA over the spring, which will be led by our commercial partner in the US. We will be announcing further details by e-mail and on our social media channels in due course.

We hope you enjoy Volume III and are excited to share our latest labour of love with you!

Discount code (valid until 24 April 2026):

VAEarly2026

As we proudly unveil a preview of The Vintage Aviation Echo: Volume III, we invite you to explore and relish the rich stories and stunning visuals that await you within its pages. In Volume III, you’ll find more than a dozen long-form articles featured across 320+ pages, all printed on premium quality paper with exceptional design, imagery and period-inspired graphics. Not all articles are previewed here, as we’re keen to hold something back for publication!

P-38H Lightning 

World exclusive 

Publicly unveiling the restoration of a remarkable Pacific theatre combat veteran. 

P-51D Mustang 

Hurry Home Honey 

Introducing the latest warbird to emerge from Air Leasing’s workshop at Sywell. 

Avro Anson MkI MH120 

Last of the Lot 

The complete history and restoration of MH120, the sole airworthy Avro Anson MkI. 

Constant Endeavour 

Honouring RAF Coastal Command’s exploits with RAF Station Czechoslovakia. 

Journey’s End 

Ryan Southam’s recollections, drawn from a decade of Anson flying experiences, put us right there in the cockpit. 

Grumman F8F Bearcat 

Riding the Bearcat 

The Fighter Collection’s flagship 45 years on from its arrival in Europe. 

Douglas R4D-6S 

Duty Fulfilled 

Untold stories from the Commemorative Air Force’s emotive 12,000nm transatlantic tour. 

Fairey Swordfish MkI 

Ocean Gladiator 

Navy Wings’ Andrew Davies offers his impressions on piloting the only airworthy Swordfish. 

Frédéric Akary 

Meeting France’s quintessential aviation romanticist, and owner of Europe’s sole flying F-86 Sabre. 

Hurricane Heritage 

James Brown and Mike Collett on the evolution of the world’s only Hurricane ride experiences. 

English Electric Wren 

Flying the Shuttleworth Collection’s unique 1923 ultralight. 

Nieuport 23 

Recalling Nieuport Memorial Flyers’ memorable summer expedition. 

The AirCorps Library 

In conversation with Ester Aube, manager of AirCorps Aviation’s pioneering database. 

Warbird Colour Ltd 

Striving for accuracy in the reproduction of authentic warbird paint schemes. 

Mark Hanna: Part Three 

A Knight of the Air 

One of the best, remembered by those who flew with him.