A piece of aviation history
Yesterday, Amy was excited to see this model of the Douglas C-47A Skytrain – one of the most important aircraft of the Second World War. This variant, the ‘Fassberg Flyer’,…
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9th February 2024
A turning point in the Cold War
It doesn’t happen very often that Amy and Charlotte get to work together. The 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift was one of those occasions, as they visited the memorial…
22nd December 2023
Flying under the radar
Amy sampled a couple of old-school flying machines earlier this week with a ride on an airship and a propeller plane. The airship was a special highlight, as she enjoyed…
20th October 2023
Amy and Iron Annie
With a strong metal skin made of duralumin that was unusual for the time, the Junkers Ju 52 was a reliable and versatile aircraft also known as Aunt Ju or…
8th September 2023
The wind in her hair
While she is a huge fan of shiny new gadgets and cool technology, sometimes getting back to basics is more fun. This week, Amy revelled in testing out a classic:…
1st September 2023
Flying LEGO around the world
Amy flew this zippy two-engine plane from Billund to Hamburg, recreating the original mode of transport for LEGO in the early days. It’s not the most economical way to get…
18th August 2023
Mind your head!
It was rather a tight squeeze for Amy (given her height in general and the height of her hairdo in particular), but she enjoyed taking the mini helicopter out for…
4th August 2023
Introducing… Amy!
Rebel. Adventurer. Inventor. Life has been full of ups and downs for Amy, but she is living proof that you should always chase your dreams. Welcome to the test crew,…
6th May 2022
Fork-tailed devil
Germans almost reverentially called the heavy American fighter plane, which was manufactured by the Lockheed Corporation from 1941 to 1945, the 'fork-tailed devil' (Gabelschwanzteufel). With the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and…
5th November 2021
I’ve got my eye on you
Though retired in 1999, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains the highest flying and fastest plane in the world. It was used for reconnaissance missions during the Cold War era, and…
24th September 2021
