Air Displays Elmdon
Hi Thermick.
As a very young lad living close to Elmdon in that period, I have some memories of the air display to which you refer.
Remember sitting with "Mom" & family on top of Elmdon park, looking down towards what was then the long runway (now 06 short runway) & a formation of F86's taking off, or overshooting towards us with clouds of black smoke emitting. Always believed these were RCAF sabres. Also canberra formations, Seafire 47's from 1833 squadron RNVR Bramcote & Vampires? 605 RAux Honiley.
Was 7 or 8 at the time, so memory vague.
Have however researched 1949 National Air races @ Elmdon. Fascinating.
Any other displays @ Elmdon?
What about the Hunter allegedly force landed @ Elmdon in mid 50's and languishing in No.1 hangar for repair. Any info on that?