Biggin Hill 1964

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Back in the day, the Biggin Hill Air fair was an annual event. One of the objectives was to make the aircraft accessible to the visitors. A laudable aim but not great for photography. I have no idea for how long this event persisted. I certainly remember being there in 1963, 1964 and 1965. Here are a few shots from 1964. My first visit to Biggin was late 1950's. It was still then an RAF base, albeit in a very non active role. The civilian side was very active with all you can imagine. Tigers and Moths of every type, Stampes, Austers of al kinds, Miles, Turbulents, You name it. Not a Cessna in sight. Oh how I wish I had those photos, but at least I learned a valuable lesson. Never lend your negatives to anybody, and especially not if they have a mother who persists in tidying up their room, regardless!

PZ865 G-AMAU Hurricane Biggin Hill may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

N9089Z North American Mitchell Giggin Hill May 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

SE-CKY Commanche 250 Biggin Hill May 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

LZ-BER Il-18 TABSO Biggin Hill May 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

I-DIMB Dc-6B SAM Biggin Hill may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

G-ARSP Meta Sokol Biggin Hill may 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr



G-ARER Vicount 708 Biggin Hill may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr


G-APYU Champion Tri Traveller Biggin Hill may 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr


G-AOBO DH Tiger Moth Biggin Hill may 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr


D-BORA Viking (Ex Condor) Biggin Hill may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr

)-20980 Douglas C-124 Globemaster Biggin Hill may 1964 by Ron Turner, on Flickr