Originally Posted by
Father Dick Byrne
I’m sadly prompted to think about quoting that famous line about polishing turds. Leavesden was a tremendous aerodrome, with proper facilities, and that north London was left with Elstree to cater for GA perfectly shows the damage done by the absence of any kind of general aviation strategy in the UK.
I remember the episode of 'Treasure Hunt' where Anneka Rice had to 'chase' a Sea Harrier and retrieve a clue from the pilot after he landed at Leavesden.