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Old 9th Apr 2007, 10:10
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8th October 1953 for the start of the London to Christchurch (New Zealand) air race.

As a sideshow one could take a trip over the Thames and Hampton Court in a DH Rapide for 15/-, which I did.

I have a photo taken at the time which can be seen here:

http://groups.msn.com/TonyHawesRAFSe...to&PhotoID=726

Tony
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