Very sad to learn this morning that a fire destroyed a large part of the 1930’s Flying Club (now/was Chef on the Road Cafe) not sure many realised just how old (and important) these old wooden sheds are.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-32282735#_=_
Here are some photos of the building being constructed early in 1930 and also when it was used by 15 E&RFTS for grading Polish pilots prior to the Battle of Britain and later used by the RAF.
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th April 2015 at 16:51
No, Chalky has moved on, seems just about everyone of any vintage interest has had life made impossible with rent increases or moved on. He now has a shop in Dorking. The main centre of the fire seems to be the cafe which was a very modern fit out, they cladded over all the interesting bits! still business should be good for the other Cafe in Hanger 9!!
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th April 2015 at 16:20
Was that where ‘Chalky’ White of AceBell kept all his treasures??
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th April 2015 at 15:23
With the attitude of the airfield owners I am guessing not, in fact might of done them a big favour.
By: D1566 - 14th April 2015 at 09:16
Looks bad. Hope that something can be salvaged.
By: Arabella-Cox - 14th April 2015 at 09:14
Some images showing the extent of the damage…
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April 13, 2015 at 11:14 am