Yesterday we went to see the RAF Cosford Air Show, which
this year showcased the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. A Lancaster bomber, Hurricane, Spitfire and
C47 Dakota put on an amazing show, and the last flying Vulcan was a real
crowd-pleaser. The Red Arrows were on their
usual
form with a breath-taking display.
We had a fantastic day out. The only downside was that it took us a very long time
to get into the venue, and an excruciatingly long time to get out again – the local
road infrastructure clearly can’t cope with so many visitors. Next time we would seriously consider going
by train instead.
Update for Genealogists
If your ancestor was an early aviator, TheGenealogist.co.uk has
just released records for Aero Club members, including aeronaut
certificates. Their Pilot Records
collection (Occupation Records section of the website) now covers 1909-1926,
and can be accessed by Diamond subscribers.
Photos © Sue Wilkes:
Lancaster bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane at the Cosford Air Show.
Vulcan bomber XH558 at the air show.
The Red Arrows hit the high notes.
Example of aviators’ certificate records, including that of
Albert Ball, and postcard of Samuel Cody’s biplane courtesy
theGenealogist.co.uk.
2 comments:
Is there a way to find out about my paternal grandfather in the RFC according to what we've been told?
Hello there,
There's a guide to Royal Flying Corps records on The National Archives website: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/royalflyingcorpsairmen.htm
Good luck with your research!
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