Air-Britain, traditionally sub-titled 'The International Association of Aviation Enthusiasts', is a non-profitaviation society founded in July 1948. As from 2015, it is constituted as a British charitable trust and book publisher.
Air-Britain was formed in 1948 as an amateur association of aviation enthusiasts. In April 1968, it was incorporated into a company limited by guarantee, Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd. On 16 April 2015, the status of Air-Britain changed from aPrivate company limited by guarantee, in the form of Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd, to aBritish charity, in the form of Air-Britain Trust Ltd.[1][2]
Air-Britain organised an annual international aircraft recognition contest that started with an event in September 1961, for all-comers, and attracted applications from individuals and teams from various sources such asRoyal Observer Corps (ROC),Air Training Corps (ATC), and Air-Britain regional branches. The annual aircraft recognition contest was discontinued after the 48th event held atRoyal Air Force Museum London on 21 November 2009.[3][4]
With over 2,500 members worldwide, Air-Britain publishes books about worldwidecivilian andmilitary aviation, that are sold via bookshops,air show stands, mail order, and via a secure sales website. Two regular journals are published, with coverage of both current and historicalaviation themes.[5][6][7]
Air-Britain periodically organises events such as international aircraftfly-ins.[5]
Archived scans of many journals and books are progressively being made available as PDF files on CDs.[5]
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