Farnborough's aviation history

Hi,

I’ve checked with the administrators that it’s OK to post this, and they’ve said it’s alright so I hope you can all help.

I have setup a new web site, Historic Farnborough http://www.historicfarnborough.co.uk which is trying to uncover more about Farnborough’s history and encourage people with an association with the town to submit their own photos, memories, family histories from whatever period. One of Farnborough’s biggest assets is clearly its aviation history from the early experimental work of Samuel Cody in the town through to the establishment of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) in the town, and we still have the international airshow every 2 years. Also, a lot of recent work has been done to help restore existing RAE buildings and a heritage quarter is being developed, the centre-piece of which is the reconstruction of the structure of one of the old Balloon Factory sheds from the early 1900s which Cody himself would have used. Currently I have a few photos from 1913 to the present day, but I’m also after memories as well – aviation-related or otherwise.

My reason for posting is to ask whether you have any photos or information which you’d be prepare to share with the site if you have or have had any link with the town? This is a non-commerical site, and I would acknowledge all sources as has been done with contributions received so far.

If this of of interest to you the URL is above, and there is a submission form on the site if you have anything you’d like to share.

Thanks, and I hope to hear from some of you.

Cheers,
Jon Cole.