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An intersting period film - Steve Bryant - 04-01-2025
I came across this documentary of sorts on Croydon in the 30's. What I thought was a Seven pulling the HP 42 out of the hanger was a Citroen Kegress half track which I mistook in disbelief, (wondering how on earth could a seven do that).
The bit at the end of the film on the overhaul of the engines i found very interesting.
I hope this is of interest to you all as well.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD4jhAcHKL8
Stephen
RE: An intersting period film - Dave Mann - 04-01-2025
Yes a most interesting film Steve, watching the planes taking off is a bit like watching Sevens they gather momentum and claw their way up.
RE: An intersting period film - Ray White - 05-01-2025
Airport House - a fine Art Deco building - still survives.
RE: An intersting period film - John Cornforth - 05-01-2025
For those curious about the distinctive four long "outriggers" on the corners of the control tower, I believe these supported the bottom of the Bellini-Tosi radio direction finding aerials. These were a pair of large wire triangles mounted at right angles to each other, with the upper points supported by a central pole. This website has much more about early Air Traffic Control: https://atchistory.wordpress.com/2024/10/28/croydon-control-tower/
RE: An intersting period film - bob46320 - 06-01-2025
I believe that Heston Airport was going to be the international "London airport" and vied with Croydon, both loosing out to Heathrow. Heston was used by ministers (Nevil Chamberlain - "Peace in our time").
Bob
RE: An intersting period film - Duncan Grimmond - 10-01-2025
Thanks for posting that film, absolutely fascinating!
RE: An intersting period film - Nick Salmon - 10-01-2025
Wonderful footage. What an adventure it must have been, to fly in an HP42 all the way to Australia!
RE: An intersting period film - Malcolm Parker - 11-01-2025
Super film, thanks for sharing.