Janes AWA for 1938 listed the aerodromes used regularly for passenger carrying in India. That for Delhi was listed as Safdarjung.

Tim

!942-5 see attached:
http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/RAF/12_wwII.html

As you say Adrian G-APEY flew many times after the date of your flight and was still taking passengers almost 12 months after in the UK. I flew in it on 16.11.97 from East Midlands when operated by Heli-Air immediately prior to its leaving these shores for good. I remember photographing from behind the flight crew when travelling at low level over various locations including Wymeswold on that very bumpy flight.

I flew on several Viscounts on scheduled and charter operations and was always impressed by the excellent view the type offered. Happy days.

Tim

The airframe involved XV798 is preserved with the Bristol Aero Collection. See:
http://www.bristolaero.com/exaircraft.htm

Tim

Hello David

It was a privilege to be a member of the team which planned this event. This year as well as running up static aircraft we incorporated some taxiing machines which was well received by video buffs. It sounds like you filled your boots – glad you had a good time!

As well as taking photos, I too took some HD video using Canon equipment – it does seem strange having dual purpose kit! Here’s a (low quality) copy off a still frame showing the Venom start – quite a dramatic scene!

DGH – the tow bar wasn’t too much of a problem – I asked for the Annie to be pushed back a little to improve the available angle – so blame me! Here’s a shot of her in action.

David – I would recommend liaising first with the CF office about your video, to ensure no overlap with official material already in preparation for the website.

Tim
AACF Volunteer
http://www.classicflight.com/

Try this. 🙂
http://www.classicflight.com/2010calendar?tra=578

This WILL be going ahead this afternoon / this evening. You can get tickets on the entry gate. Entry from 14.00, hangar tours, then first aircraft engine run at 16.15 last public entry at 17.00, event involving several aircraft types continues until 19.00. No flying but plenty of action to photograph. Weather forecast looks good at this time.

Tim
AACF volunteer.