Raf aldergrove empire air days

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.





















502 squadron late 30's flying over the Royal Ulster Yacht Club. This is 20 yrds from my home.


ALDERGROVE EMPIRE AIR DAY 1939 REVIEW




avro anson bottom left of photo

 

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

Thanks for sharing.
Andy

 

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...

 

Great thread, thanks for posting.

Have you seen this?

Ours to Hold: RAF Aldergrove at War 1939 - 1945: Amazon.co.uk: Thomas G. Docherty: Books

Regards
Peter.

 

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

 

Great stuff.

 

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

 

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.

 

yes saw that nice one