I have 2 DVDs on this subject. One is called Veteran Turboprops, and the other is called Vickers Props. Both are by Avion, and very well worth seeing.

Very nice pics. That Global looks almost as good as a Gulfstream…….almost;)

That would be really great to see those, I’ve always been fascinated by the Carvair, I had a flight on one in 1975. I used to have a great aunt who lived in a place called Great Wakering, which is close to the airport. I used to love seeing the almost constant stream of Carvairs and Bristol Freighters skimming over her rooftop. I hear that they might re-name the airport. If that’s true, maybe Freddie Laker would be a viable suggestion, bearing in mind his role in the founding of the Aviation Traders company at Southend and Stansted Airports, who in turn, using Freddie’s design, produced the Carvair, just a thought;)

How about “Freddie Laker Airport” or “Jack Jones Airport”, which is much more appropriate”

Personally I am a gerat believer in keeping the original name, i.e Southend (Rochford) Airport!

Not sure about Jack Jones, but IMO, Freddie Laker would be quite appropriate, bearing in mind the connection between him, the Carvair, and Southend Airport

I thought it was going to be names Southend – Hattie Jacques

I wouldn’t mind that. I met her once when she came into the supermarket that I worked in. I was on the ‘deli counter’ at the time, and she always bought her favourites, a quarter of corned beef, and smoked ham. She was a nice, very cheerful and down to earth lady Some of todays ‘celebrities’ could do with some of her humility. God rest her.

Very nice shots. Not sure about that Challenger though:)

Nice set of pics.

Good to have some life back in the place too. For those of us who can
remember Southend in it’s heyday.

Anyone for a Carvair? I wish, Essex’s contribution to British aviation history;)

Nice ones Keith, and belated happy new year! I do like those F70s, almost as pretty as the older F28s.

Here here to that.