Raf aldergrove empire air days

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by skyhawk, May 14, 2009.

  1. skyhawk

    skyhawk Senior Member

    Found this in the back of the drawer. Its an original programme from RAF Aldergrove Empire Air Day 1938. It includes the programme of events, squadrons taking part etc... i also included some of the interesting advertisements. I also found a review of the Aldergrove Empire Air Day from 1939 and a photo of the actual event taken from an Avro Anson of 502 Squadron. It chilling to think that in a short time these squadrons and airmen will be involved in ww2 as the storm clouds are already gathering in europe.

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    502 squadron late 30's flying over the Royal Ulster Yacht Club. This is 20 yrds from my home.
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    ALDERGROVE EMPIRE AIR DAY 1939 REVIEW
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    avro anson bottom left of photo

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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Nice one....I like the shot of 502 Sqn flying over the Royal Ulster Yacht Club :)

    Thanks for sharing.
    Andy
     
  3. Rich Payne

    Rich Payne Rivet Counter Patron 1940 Obsessive

    I think that the 1930s must have been a magnificent time for those with the funds. Top class flying displays, Aldershot Tattoos, Spithead reviews, Brooklands, main line steam...and I'll have a Norton International and an Alvis roadster please...:)
     
  4. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

  5. Gerard

    Gerard Seelow/Prora

    This is great stuff and love the ad for short service commission officers.
     
  6. James S

    James S Very Senior Member

    Great stuff. :) :)
     
  7. skyhawk

    skyhawk Senior Member

    Thanks Guys. Yes Peter i have a copy of "ours to hold". really great book.
    Regards.
     
  8. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Thanks Guys. Yes Peter i have a copy of "ours to hold". really great book.
    Regards.

    If you look at the list of acknowledgments on page 160 you'll find my name:)

    Regards
    Peter.
     
  9. skyhawk

    skyhawk Senior Member

    yes saw that nice one
     

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