Last Chance to See this Iconic Aircraft. by Jim Hollands. I first came into close contact with a Vulcan Bomber when I was doing my National Service at RAF Andover in 1958. It did a low fly past over the airfield where a special afternoon was arranged to celebrate Battle of Britain Day. I remember being … Continue reading Avro Vulcan’s Final Flight – Sunday 11 October
Category: Aircraft
Browse the Rye’s Own Aircraft archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Reds Over Rye”, “I Join the Ten Ton Club”, “Balloon Over Ham Street”, and “Battle of Britain Flight Salutes Littlestone Lifeboat”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.
Christine Turnbull’s Balloon Flight from Rye
The latest “Rye’s Own” 1960’s film. A flight from Rye Salts to France was made by Christine Turnbull to gain her Balloon Pilot Licence. An article in the March 1967 “Rye’s Own” records the epic events.
Balloon Over Ham Street
Spectacular Shots of Balloon Landing in Wheat Field These three just to whet your whistle – Many more in September Hythe & Romney Life and “Rye’s Own”
Reds Over Rye
Over 20,000 people flocked to Rye on Saturday 11 June to see a display by the legendary Red Arrows, as well as enjoy a 40’s style knees up. The RAF Aerobatic Team gave a 30 minute display over the town, which was their first full show of 2011 in the UK.
Jersey Flights from Lydd
Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Life has just had confirmation that there will be direct flights from Lydd Airport to Jersey this coming summer.
Brenzett Aero Museum and Land Army Reunion
BRENZETT AERO MUSEUM AND LAND ARMY REUNION By Richard Holdsworth One of the endearing memories of WWll is Tommy Handley and his radio programme ITMA – It’s That Man Again – and now we have ITEA. It’s That Event Again, the Brenzett Aero Museum August show! And what a great show too!
Sea Tiger
Only One In The World The Tiger Moth float plane, pictured here and on the front cover is the only one of its type in the world. The machine, known affectionately as the ‘Sea Tiger’ is also believed to be the only two winged float plane in existence and is one of only two seaplanes … Continue reading Sea Tiger
I Join the Ten Ton Club
By Sgt. Noel Thompson. Air Training Corps. Rye. 2274 Squadron (Thomas Peacocke School) The 1,000 Miles Per Hour Club, commonly known as the Ten Ton Club, was formed at the Lightning Conversion Squadron, R.A.F. Coltishall in March. 1962. To qualify, the rule is that the member must be at the controls of the aircraft whilst … Continue reading I Join the Ten Ton Club