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At the 1961 air show, New Zealand was represented by the RNZAF, providing this fly-past by a trio of Bristol Freighters, the static park included two types from the Aussie navy, Gannet AS 4 and Sea Venom FAW 53 from HMAS Melbourne. The last photo depicts the old terminal showing the pedestrian footbridge (at Right), which led directly to the roof viewing area, at left is the Qantas hangar, near the centre of the pic part of the old control tower can be seen.

On the subject of RAF Seletar in my previous post, I apologise to those not in the know, for the use of twinpin and meatbox, which are RAF slang for the Twin Pioneer and Meteor respectively. After posting I realised not everyone would be familiar with these terms, it was not my intention to cause confusion!, if at all.
On the subject of the Meteor, occasionally some aircraft would arrive back at base after a sortie over our school at near maximum speed, which would produce a unique howl before they slowed to break for landing, this sound always got our attention wether in class or outside.
Thanks again to all for the feedback and interesting info to my first post on the subject.
Gerry R.

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Where abouts of other 404?

Thanks fellas for both answers, just one more, does the other military 404 still exist, if so where?, or can I assume it was scrapped long ago.
Gerry R

Lee future plans to be aired?

Hi John,
There is possibly a prospect of future plans for Lee airfield, and in particular those affecting GA, being aired at next month. The Lee Flying Association are staging their third Fly-in at the airfield on July 9th, the LFA propose a small exhibition on the history and importantly the future of the airfield. In recent years the LFA have been stalwarts in campaigning to keep aviation at Lee.

Regarding the new lease, as well as catering for private and small commercial operators at the airfield, it includes continued use by the Coastguard Agency, this unit is regularly featured in the TV series Seaside Rescue, (still currently on the box), with their older S61N’s on the west side of the airfield. The Agency now have a brand new hangar complete with brand new Augusta-Westland AW139s adjacent to the dis-used southern runway.
My travels next month include a week at Fairford (RIAT volunteer) just after the Fly-in date, so hoping to include Lee and finding out some more facts myself, in the meantime scouring the aviation press for more news.
Thanks for your post, also PeeDee.
Gerry R