That RAF Abingdon Open Day in 1968

Yes, it was a fabulous show. I have to say though, it is a bit of a shock to find a picture of yourself in the background of someone else’s photos, if only as a reminder of what you used to look like!

Where, where?? :confused: Let me guess – taking a photo of the Canberra T.17? :rolleyes:

yes, wouldn’t it be great to see them all together again.

Also, the bit of text lists around 700 RAF aircraft… rather more than the present strength I would imagine!

that RAF Abingdon open day in 1968

The Lincoln is at Cosford, the Tempest is hanging in the Milestones of flight hall at Hendon and the Beufighter went to Canada. I think I was impressed with the Wellington and Mosquito outside – to see all those a/c brought together – a sight unlikely to be repeated!

fabulous photos – i was four and hadn’t started airshows just then!

but tell me, what happened to the lincoln, the beaufighter and the tempest v?

I remember going to Abingdon in 1978 or thereabouts, and feeling very green on the drive there and back because my friends dad owned a very wobbly citroen diane 😮

That RAF Abingdon openday in 1968

Some very nice photos. It was somewhat more than an open day, Her Majesty being there on the Friday. ( she declined to have the Lightning display!) I recall seeing the last Valiant land as well as a Beverly flown back from Bicester where they were awaiting scrapping. Flying rehearsals took place on the afternoons of that week. Attached is a photo of the Gunbus replica that I took during the week.

Yes, it was a fabulous show. I have to say though, it is a bit of a shock to find a picture of yourself in the background of someone else’s photos, if only as a reminder of what you used to look like!

Some lovely pictures there. Those where indeed the good old days!