Reviews

A collection of striking images picked from the archives, professionally framed and presented.

I’ve been a fan, and collector of Authentic models beautiful furniture for more than ten years now. What inspired me about their brand was their clear love of adventure and exploration. Much of their work has a ‘campaign’ style to it, reminiscent of the golden age of exploration. It’s this narrative that runs through both […]

Squadron patches were an informal way for airmen to wear their units mascot or insignia. The first patches replicated ‘Nose Art’ painted on ships, aircraft, tanks etc and would be worn by the individual on their flying jacket for the duration of their time with that particular squadron. The original patches were either painted or […]

As soon as I discovered these models I knew I had to have one. One of my favourite hobbies as a kid was to build and try to fly balsa models. Being an adult doesn’t leave me with very much time to immerse myself in complex, long term model builds anymore. But these kits are […]

I fell in love with these bracelets straight away, the idea behind them is brilliant but its the attention to detail that you notice. Based in Germany, Max Kemesies is the creator of these fine pieces, his natural talent for design and passion for aviation comes through in his work. His solid silver bracelets look […]

I first encountered Gregs work whilst filming at the Boultbee academy, in Chichester back in 2015 for Channel4. I remeber the reception area was jammed full of really amazing aviation artefacts; spitfire yokes, reflector gun sights, models etc… there was one item that particually stood out amongst the rest though… On the coffee table, in […]

Aviation by its very nature allows us to travel, Asali therefore are by default the perfect fit for my collection. They create luxury, aeronautically themed, leather travel goods for those who love to travel in style… Like so many of my other associated brands, they’re an exciting new destination for online shoppers. They’ve already made […]

A stylish, new publication for those who appreciate breathtaking photography…

“Theres nothing that screams flyer louder than the original American military, type A2 flying Jacket”

As the name would suggest they are only issued to Submariners, and it would seem that even they are struggling to get hold of them today!