@1940Andy

Historic aviation TV & film consultant, author, founder ‘Iron Cross’ magazine. Founder of Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.

 East Sussex and Eton
Joined January 2013
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In 1976 I came up with a bonkers idea to set up an aviation museum at Tangmere. In 1982, after thousands of hours of effort, and thousands of £ personal input, it finally opened. I’m rather glad I came up with that bonkers idea, and that I worked with (then, very few) others to make it happen, because look at it now! Do visit @MuseumTangmere
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Exactly this!
Dr Robert Lyman 🇺🇦
@robert_lymanOct 25
Am I the only one who wants to shout at the government to get its own house in order before it starts telling us to prepare for war? This is astounding arrogance, and incompetence. The PM told us only weeks back that welfare trumped defence, and the Chancellor has already rowed back on the commitments he made when Secretary of State for Defence. So why then tell us to do what the government itself is not prepared to do? We are truly governed by imbeciles. digitaleditions.telegraph.co…
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On a gloomy day it was nice to be reminded of a hot and sunny day at Duxford presenting for the IWM’s Spitfire Day in August. These photos landed with me today. A brilliant day presenting with @BeaverWestminst , John Romain …and Spitfires.
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So, apparently only four tickets left! Book now…or be bitterly disappointed! 😊😉 ticketsource.com/nfhwa/findi…

Finding the Few: No Known Grave (Dibden Purlieu) at St. Andrew's Centre

Tickets are now available for Finding the Few: No Known Grave (Dibden Purlieu) at St. Andrew's Centre, Dibden Purlieu on Saturday 7th November 2026. Click the link for further information and to...

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Pleased to have been asked to put this together for @marshalbooks Now you just need to buy it folks, and then you can get to read what @Roger_Moorhouse kindly called “…a fascinating and illuminating collection.”
Marshal Books@marshalbooksOct 21
#NEWBOOKS Military History at Marshal Books Into Hell, by @1940Andy "A fascinating and illuminating collection." @Roger_Moorhouse link.amazon/B0hQ7l3af @IronCrossMag #militaryhistory #pilotlife #ww2
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A few decorative hops put up as a nod to the heritage of the cottage. Oh…and a vintage handmade wooden Fokker DVII. Obvs.
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“I need a key for the boot” - “Certainly sir. I’ll take a look. Would you like to bring your car over?”
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Caption this:
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Seemed an appropriate read on the journey home from London Town this evening.
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And the 007 link is…?
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Last time I was up on Hampstead Heath, St Paul’s Cathedral was the most prominent building on the skyline. I guess that must have been shortly after Sir Christopher Wren finished it, then.
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Andy Saunders 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 retweeted
Tony Hoskins@TonyHoskins16Oct 17
So it’s a #HAPPYBIRTHDAY to AA810 today! Her journey back to the skies continues and I hope to see her back in the air before the 10th anniversary of her restoration starting. Spread the word and let’s see some love for the Soitfire in blue! @almurray @MrJamesMay @DrHelenFry
Spitfire AA810@SpitfireAA810Oct 17
TODAY IN 1941 - 85 YEARS OF AA810 AA810 takes to the skies for the first time from RAF Henley-on-Thames with Supermarine Chief Test Pilot Jeffrey Quill at the controls. The 20 minute test flight was completely satisfactory and the aircraft was signed off to be delivered to RAF
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Don't forget to do what Mr Gillingham says, people!👇
Taff Gillingham
@Taff_GillinghamOct 14
This is going to be great! What a story - and you will have the chance to buy the book about the rescue and restorations on the night too, written by Andy’s ‘Partner in DH Nine’, Guy Black! Book yourselves in now: shorturl.at/J0qKI
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I had completely forgotten that a good few years ago I helped source a Battle of Britain lace panel for the RNZAF museum and helped ensure it arrived there from the UK - quite an epic operation. There are a few others around, and one used to be on display at the @RAFMUSEUM They are absolutely huge. And utterly stunning! (And isn't that a Robert Taylor print on the wall of 'Battle of Britain VC'?)
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You know that you absolutely need to purchase these. At once! Titles from @sauldavid66 and...err...some other bloke. 😐
Marshal Books@marshalbooksOct 14
#NEWBOOKS Military History at Marshal Books Great Battles, by @sauldavid66 link.amazon/B08sm9UgG Into Hell, by @1940Andy link.amazon/B04mzJJk5 @aspectshistory #militaryhistory #independentcompany #historylovers
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If you are free on 28 October, make sure you book your tickets for this event! @GreatWarHuts @Taff_Gillingham You won't want to miss it 😉greatwarhuts.org/event-detai…

Hutted Histories: DH9 - Ruin to Restoration with Andy Saunders | Greatwarhuts

Andy Saunders visits Great War Huts to tell his incredible story of DH9 E8894

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I'll bet that @nickfshort fellow has contrived to be away! 🙄
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Oh no! I’ve been editing and acting as consultant editor for a German military history magazine under entirely false pretences. We learn Emily Thorberry was gushing in her welcome to a visiting contingent of MPs from the Bundestag, telling them: 'Germany is, and always has been, a key ally...' Damn!
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In the New Forest area on 7 November? If so, why not book a ticket for my talk on the subject of Sgt Pilot ‘Paddy’ Adair, a Hurricane pilot of 213 Sqn flying from RAF Tangmere who was shot down and killed at Widley on 6 November 1940. His is the first name, alphabetically, on the Battle of Britain roll. His is also a fascinating story as he remains missing with no known grave. Tickets here: nfhwa.org/speakers/ Come along to support the New Forest & Hampshire Wartime Association. (Please share! Thank you)
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