British Civil Aviation in 1945

26 May
A de Havilland DH89 makes the first Jersey/Guernsey Airways landing in the Channel Islands following the surrender of the German garrison.

22 June
The Vickers Viking (G-AGOK) makes its first flight at Wisley in Surrey.

20 September
The Rolls-Royce Trent turboprop engine makes its first flight using a Gloster Meteor testbed.