James Kightly (Commissioning Editor)

James Kightly, from Melbourne, Australia, discovered his passion for aviation at the Moorabbin collection in the late 1960s. With over 30 years of writing experience for aviation magazines in the UK, US, Australia, and France, he is a feature writer for Aeroplane Monthly and an advisor for the RAAF History & Heritage Branch. James has interviewed aviation professionals worldwide and co-runs the Aviation Cultures conferences. He has flown in historic aircraft like the Canadian Warplane Heritage’s Lancaster. At Vintage Aviation News, he ensures accurate and insightful aviation history articles. Outside aviation, James has worked extensively in the book trade and museums. He supports the Moorabbin Air Museum and the Shuttleworth Collection. James lives in rural Victoria with his wife and dog.
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New Zealand P-3 Orion Retires to Air Force Museum of New Zealand

By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor. The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Lockheed P-3K2 Orion…

Shuttleworth Apprentice Scheme

By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor Enabling the next generation of restorers in vintage aviation is…

Shackleton Refurbishment At Newark Air Museum

By James Kighlty On 25 July, 2023 installation work started on a bespoke scaffolding system…

Germany’s Hangar 10 Changes Hands

By James Kightly A pre-eminent European warbird collection, Hangar 10 in Germany, is entering new…

Wings Over Britain – Update

Update of Dave Homewood of New Zealand's trip around the UK under the 'Wings over…

Aviation Cultures Mk.VII – Free Online Open Conference

Aviation Cultures Conference, Mk.VII will take place this Thursday and Friday (July 20th/21st 2023 Eastern…

Ukrainian Hurricane Wrecks Discovery

It is rare in the 2020s for a previously unknown cache of aircraft remains to…

Yealands Classic Fighters – Easter 2023

By James Kightly & Nigel Hitchman Re-establishing airshows post Covid has been a challenge worldwide,…

Cierva C.4 Autogiro Replica Flies in Spain

Translated report - Many thanks to José Manuel Gil, 'Sandglass Patrol' Just two months past…

Short Stirling Tail Section on Display at RAF Museum

An enigmatic aircraft section recently went on display at Royal Air Force Museum London in…

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