Another photo from the same source, this is Abbotsinch in the 60’s, is this a scrapyard or a very poor parking job ? Keith.
Just found a couple of C-46 photos taken at Turnhouse (60’s name) in the late 60’s, enjoy, Keith.
Credit to Colin Laurie for both, with permission !
Wow, yes it seems to have been a bit of a long haul, but I do hope that we can all savour this view for a few more years ! Just look at the nose and think Britannia ! maybe no engines or props, but hey ! Keith.
AA, I have this from a website related to Coventry (Baginton) airport, you may know all of this already ?
G-AGWT Miles M.7A Nighthawk was purchased by Brian McAllister for a flight to Kenya during 1962, the aircraft was abandoned in southern France at Marseilles (Marigname) airport, being sold for scrap at Lignane, five miles from Aix-en-Provence in June 1965 following seizure.
This aircraft was no stranger to Baginton, having been entered in the 1954 Kings cup air race by P.V. Lovett-Campbell, who did in fact take her to Kenya and register her as VP-KMM.
G-AGWT seen here just before scrapping at Lignane on 29th June 1965, this aircraft was seized by the authorities at Mareilles (Marigname) airport after its flight from Baginton in 1965 on its way to Kenya, the colourscheme was pale grey with a white decking and red spinner.
Must laugh, just found this photo of today, I think the logo on the guys umbrella says it all ! Keith.
So I was not the only one there ! Good photos Nashio966, as you say shame about the weather, big “hats off” to all involved, or should that be “hats on” ?
I was pleasently surprised by the turnout, possibly not what was expected, but taking the weather into account I hope it was enough to cover costs etc.
So for those who stayed home inthe warm and dry just look how close we got to lovely old aircraft ! Low quality shots first ??? Keith
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