My earliest recollections are of the Open Days at Wethersfield in 1963/64 which my Dad used to take me to. Some of you may recall the couple of pics of his that I’ve posted before.

After that, I remember going to (i.e. being taken to) North Weald in the mid 60s before I finally was old enough to take myself off to shows, and I became a regular at Greenham, Mildenhall, Lakenheath and others.

I vividly remember being at Biggin in about 1975. As I was crossing the field in line with the end of the runway (as you used to be able to do), the speck in the distance at the end of the runway was almost instantly over my head. Once I’d regained my equilibrium and dusted myself down, it transpires it was a Phantom getting airborne. Some time later, the ground stopped shaking!

CM

Great shots – thank you.

CM

Thanks for posting,

Love the old Viscount saw them everyday for years over head as I live near Southend Airport great shame that none now fly in the UK

Me too – or at least in the Southend area and clearly remember the old Channel Airways and BKS fleets.

CM

I use the Canon 17-85IS lens on my 20D with which I’ve been very pleased. Great quality and a very useful focal range.

CM

Nice pics Stieglitz 🙂

Is this where there is a museum? If so, is it far from the city centre and is it easy to get to?

TIA

CM

I suggest you scan the negs as you’ll get a better quality image. Hope this helps.

CM

Very nice pics from an outstanding venue.

CM

Wethersfield is where it all began for me, my Dad taking me to the Open Days in the early/middle 1960, so I hold the place in some affection. I’ve got a few of the pics he took at the time, but if anyone can post some pics I’d be really pleased to see them.

I still bore my Dad with my pics, but he can’t be bothered to come with me any more as he’s put off by the queueing in and out, and unfortunately can’t really cope with being on his feet for the day.

CM