Whisperair
I don't remember an artificial pitch in the hangars - I do remember an indoor 5-a-side pitch with a concrete floor (the hangar floor) where we used to play 'off the walls'. I've also played badminton, volleyball and indoor cricket in the hangar and cricket outside on the grass, ..........
Or is my memory playing tricks with me re: the artificial pitch ?
I used to live at Valley View BTW.................and like you have fond memories of Battle of Britain 'At Home' days and the early 'Biggin Hill Air Fair' displays. I can certainly remember the Low Flying Aircraft signs on the main road by the Salt Box Café - although jets had long gone by then...........
I have been to many services in the chapel and some of my friends have been married there. It's a very atmospheric place for me.
Arc