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Charles E. MacKay at Turnhouse, 1971

Charles E. MacKay

Aviation Historian & Author · Glasgow, Scotland

Charles E. MacKay is one of Scotland's foremost aviation historians. Since his first article in Airfix Magazine in 1982, he has spent over 40 years researching the nation's aviation heritage. This site presents a 22-title catalogue, including one forthcoming book. His work spans two World Wars, the Cold War era, and Scotland's industrial contribution to aircraft manufacturing.

His books have been praised by historians, museum curators, and aviation enthusiasts worldwide for their meticulous research, primary source material, and readable narrative style.

22
Catalogue titles
40+
Years research
Worldwide
Readership
Areas of Expertise

Research Specialisations

Scottish Aviation

Comprehensive histories of Scotland's airfields, aircraft factories, and the people who built and flew from them.

Military Aviation

Detailed accounts of RAF, Fleet Air Arm, and Allied operations from Scottish bases during both World Wars.

Industrial History

The story of Glasgow and Scotland's aircraft manufacturing industry, from Rolls-Royce to Beardmore.

Research and publishing

Four decades of aviation history

Since his first Airfix Magazine article in 1982, Charles has spent more than 40 years researching aviation history. The site's 22-title catalogue, including one forthcoming book, covers Scottish aircraft manufacturing, military aviation, pioneering designers and pilots, and the development of aircraft across two World Wars and the Cold War.

The catalogue is published by A Mackay (Publisher) Ltd in Glasgow and brings archival research, technical detail, photographs and first-hand material to readers, researchers and aviation enthusiasts.

Sources & Verification

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