Has anybody got any shots of Ipswich in the 70’s – 90’s? I would be very interested to see them if you have.

Silly question, but what sort of shots was you thinking of?

Martyn

I was under the impression that because there was a Royal Prince of Wales connection from the early 30’s when the terminal was opened that someone had ‘listed’ the buildings, I do know that they were left by IBC (??) in a dilapadated state, presuming the rebuild.

The terminal Building was grade 2 listed. Primarily because of it’s architectural importance in its type of modular design from the 1930’s and was the only remaining building of this type. Although the one at Exeter Airport still exists it has been heavily modified over the years.

It was supposed to have been “converted” as part of the airport site redevelopment, but after years of neglect by the council it was decided too far gone and was also (reportedly) riddled with Asbestos, so they said had to go. Although no one seemed to know about the demolition (including English Heritage) until it was well under way…..

Martyn

1977-1996 in Ipswich, I attended most of the airshows and recall seeing the DC3 in black livery when they were making the film with Michael Caine.

The Black DC3 and the Michael Caine were different filming projects. The DC3 arrived 02/11/86 an was used on a German TV production in which it was arms running. Michael Caine was with the film Forth Protocol, although I don’t think he came to the airport as his filming took part down at the docks area. His aviation connection was the with two Bristows S-76A’s (G-BIPR & G-BISZ) which did visit the Airport. They flew in on 14/06/86 painted all black and on arrival were marked up as XZ172 & XZ197. They then spent the day being filmed flying under the Orwell Bridge and at the docks area with Michael Caine.

Martyn