GHOSTS – Phil Makanna’s Legendary Aviation Calendars Take Flight for 2027

For more than 40 years, Philip Makanna's GHOSTS calendars have showcased some of the world's most remarkable historic aircraft through breathtaking air-to-air photography. The 2027 editions, "The Great War" and "A Time Remembered," continue that tradition with striking images of legendary WWI and WWII aircraft, accompanied by historical timelines, aircraft specifications, and silhouette profiles. Featuring everything from the Sopwith Camel and Fokker Dr.I to the P-47 Thunderbolt and Me 262, the latest calendars offer aviation enthusiasts a visually stunning tribute to military aviation history and the enduring legacy of one of aviation publishing's most celebrated series.

The Ultimate WWI Aviation Calendar.
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For more than four decades, aviation photographer Philip Makanna’s GHOSTS calendars have been a fixture on the walls of warbird enthusiasts around the world. For 2027, the tradition continues with the release of two new editions celebrating military aviation history: The Great War 2027 and A Time Remembered 2027. First introduced in 1981, the GHOSTS calendar series has become one of the longest-running aviation calendar collections ever produced. Makanna’s distinctive air-to-air photography, combined with historical information and aircraft specifications, has made the annual publications popular among pilots, historians, and aircraft enthusiasts alike.

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Sopwith Camel.

For 2027, Makanna is following the tradition of offering two editions of his much-acclaimed calendar series:

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Bristol F.2b Fighter.

GHOSTS 2027 – The Great War

The Ultimate WWI Aviation Calendar Aircraft Included  
  • Features 12 stunning air-to-air photographs of WWI aircraft captured by renowned aviation photographer Philip Makanna.
  • Every monthly image is printed in a format suitable for framing.
  • Includes a detailed chronological timeline highlighting key aviation events of WWI.
  • Contains aircraft specifications and silhouette profiles for each featured aircraft.
  • Measures 20 x 14 inches when closed and expands to 20 x 28 inches when opened.
  • Albatros D.Va
  • Bristol F.2b Fighter
  • Avro 504K
  • Sopwith Snipe
  • Sopwith Tabloid
  • Sopwith Camel
  • Royal Aircraft Factory BE.12
  • Fokker E.III Eindecker
  • Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker
  • Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a
  • Sopwith Triplane
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Messerschmitt Me 262 B-IC Schwalbe.

GHOSTS 2027 – A Time Remembered

The 47th edition of the Ultimate Aviation Calendar Aircraft Included  
  • Features 12 striking air-to-air color photographs of WWII combat aircraft captured by acclaimed aviation photographer Philip Makanna.
  • Each monthly image is presented in a format suitable for framing.
  • Includes a chronological timeline highlighting significant aviation events from WWII.
  • Provides aircraft specifications and silhouette profiles for the featured aircraft.
  • Measures 20 by 14 inches when closed and expands to 20 by 28 inches when opened.
  • Curtiss P-40F Warhawk
  • Spitfire Mk. XVI & Hurricane Mk. II
  • Vought F4U-I  Corsair
  • North American A-36A Invader
  • Consolidated B-24J Liberator
  • Messerschmitt Me 262 B-IC Schwalbe
  • Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang
  • Grumman TBM-3 Avenger
  • Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa
  • Polikarpov I-15bis
  • Grumman J2F-6 Duck
  • Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
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For aviation enthusiasts looking to explore more of Philip Makanna’s work, the renowned photographer also offers a collection of hardcover books featuring some of his most iconic images. Drawing from decades of air-to-air photography, these volumes showcase historic aircraft through Makanna’s distinctive lens while celebrating the people and stories behind them. Together with the 2027 editions of The Great War and A Time Remembered, the books provide a deeper appreciation for the artistry and history that have made the GHOSTS series a favorite among aviation fans for more than four decades. For more information on the complete lineup of calendars, books, and other offerings, visit the GHOSTS website.

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Spitfire Mk. XVI & Hurricane Mk. II.
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Amreetam Basu is the Content Manager at Vintage Aviation News and has spent almost 6 years working in editorial roles. He started out covering automobiles before moving into aviation, where he now writes and edits stories focused on aircraft history, preservation, and design. His work ranges from breaking news to long-form features, with a focus on making aviation history accessible to a wider audience. Outside of work, he spends time behind the camera, travels whenever possible, and is usually reading about airplanes. For story ideas or queries, contact Amreetam at [email protected].
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