Hi Peter,
It went very well. There were two aircraft that took part from the Memorial flight – a Spitfire and a Hurricane. I was pleased to see a really good turnout, probably 400 people. I went for a pint in the Portcullis club afterwards and spent a while talking to an elderly gent that was with 501 Squadron at Kenley in 1940.
The air cadet gliders were flying as well despite the rather strong wind.
Best wishes
Gerry
HI Gerry,
I don’t suppose you managed to take any pictures of the Spit and Hurri did you?.Any chance of posting some or even getting copies(paid for obviously).
I was one of the 6 WW2 RAF Living History chaps who were displaying near the Portcullis Club. Then we went to the Tribute(a lift in a jeep!) and paid our respects with the laying of a simple cross.
This was followed by pictures taken of us on the pen wall behind the tribute,some pictures taken by the Croydon Advertiser(watch out for it).
I think the day was crowned by the Spit and Hurri beating up the airfield at what seemed to be 50-60 feet approx.
If you managed to take any pics from the day and could pass any on to me i would be most gratefull.
Many thanks
Howard Keetch(‘OPS 39-45’ WW2 RAF Living History Group).
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