Originally Posted by
l.garey
Andy H: I too soloed at Hawkinge, but in XA282. However, one of my instructors was FL Ladley, like you. This was in 1958, so he must have still been around in 1981.
Laurence
My older brother went to Hawkinge for a course in late '61 but did not solo due weather. I believe the airfield closed shortly after this and No 1 GC moved to Swanton Morley. Rather than go there to complete his course, he went to 613 GS at Halton which was only about 10 miles from our home in Chesham.
Ian Ladley signed my P2 'chit' on 4 Aug 1966 - I still have it! I also have 2 P1 chits signed by (I think) Flt Lt M Bailey?