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Thanks for asking the question about the birth of Baginton Aerodrome. I lived in the village from the age of 6 to 19 and I didn't know I didn't know that! In fact, nearly 50 years later my sister is still living in the family home.
You've revived some marvelous memories of the airfield in the 50's and 60's for me. It was all grass in those days, the biggest grass aerodrome in the country, if I remember right. The annual display's included the Lockheed Aerobatic Trophy and the King's Cup Air Race - all magic moments. We used to watch the build up for the displays from the junior school playground when lessons were held outside in the summer. Unfortunately, I can also remember the smell of the sewage farm when the wind was in certain directions, but that may have been from the (new) establishment between Baginton and Stonleigh, Finham I think.
Again, thanks.
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