The Air Historical Branch of the Royal Air Force seeks to maintain and preserve the historical memory of the RAF and to develop and encourage an informed understanding of RAF and air power history by providing accurate and timely advice to Ministers, the RAF, other government departments and the general public.
The aim and mission of the Air League is to promote the cause of British aviation by: providing opportunities for our members to discuss aviation matters with government and parliamentarians; liaising with Government, Parliament, the Armed Services, local authorities and the press; offering flying and engineering scholarships and bursaries as well as career advice to encourage young people to follow a career in aviation.
The Royal Air Force Historical Society of the Royal Air Force is dedicated to studying the history of the Service and providing a forum at which it can be discussed. The Society (founded in 1986) has charitable status and, although it is entirely self-financing, it has, from the outset, had the blessing of the Air Force Board. The society tends to focus, although not exclusively, on the post-war era with a cut-off at about 1990. It holds three events each year, two seminars and an AGM held in London.
The Centre d'études stratégiques aérospatiales is the French equivalent of the RAF CAPS. It aims to generate a greater understanding of the application of air power within the French armed forces and beyond.
The website of the Italian Air Force Air Power Journal contains many fascinating articles, with a focus on contemporary operations and European air forces.
The Air Power Development Centre of the Royal Australian Air Force works to promote a greater understanding of the proper application of air power within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and in the wider community.
The Wright Stuff is the fascinating online journal of the Air Force Research Institute at the USAF's Air University. Produced on behalf of the Air University Commander, the Wright Stuff is "intended to generate thoughtful discussion and debate regarding all aspects of national security by highlighting scholarly thought from across the Air Force and beyond."
Established in 1947, the Air Power Association plays a decisive role in enhancing the image of the Royal Air Force by fostering close links with the media and the defence and aviation industry. Its aim is to develop a better understanding of the Service and the role played by air power through a programme of top-level briefings, functions and professional visits.
The Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) in New Delhi, India, is actively involved in promoting dialogue and debate on air power issues. It publishes its own periodical: Air Power: Journal of Air Power and Space Studies.
The Joint Air Power Competence Centre aims to enable NATO’s effective and efficient use of Joint Air and Space Power by providing a value-added focal point for transformation on air power in NATO.
Air and Space Power Journal is one of the most prestigious air power journals in the world. It is the USAF's flagship periodical.
The website of the Directorate of History and Heritage is a
For excellent professionally compiled bibliographies on a wide range of defence topics the Fairchild Memorial Library of the USAF Air University is the best starting place.
The Centre for First World War Studies aims to provide an intellectual and social focus for the University of Birmingham's community of staff and graduate students and for lay persons interested in one of the seminal historical events of the modern world. The Centre has also initiated a series of occasional seminars on air power topics.
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the leading professional forum in the UK for those concerned with national and international defence and security. Founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, RUSI is the oldest institute of its kind in the world. Its purpose is to study, promote debate, report and provide options on all issues relating to national and international defence and security.
