Thought I'd dredge this thread up from the depths as I have an interest in the 1969 BP Air Race. Presently, as part of Threshold.aero, I'm organising a G-VFWE type event due to be held in 2019 (Date and location TBC/TBA) at which I'd like to gather as many aircraft which took part in the race for its fiftieth anniversary.
I've done quite a bit of research (I'd post a link but haven't posted enough to be able to) and have thus far ascertained that five aircraft which competed are still airworthy in the UK:
Auster AOP.9 G-AXRR/XR241
Rollason Condor G-AXGS
Beagle Pup 150 G-AXMX
Piper PA.28 Cherokee Arrow G-AWBC
Piper PA.24 Comanche G-ATNV
I've still got quite a few gaps which could well reveal further airworthy aircraft which could attend, however, I'm struggling to work out which other aircraft competed.
Many thanks,
Martin