1949 National Kings Cup Air Races ...

[Mark Allen M]

1949 National Kings Cup air races held at Elmdon airport (Birmingham).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Cup_(air_race)

[Aeronut]

I bet the handicappers had fun with that field. The winner would have been on his last lap when the last aircraft was released.

[k5083]

I'd like one of each, please.

August

[Sopwith]

Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.

[Sopwith]

sorry, finger, trouble double posted.

[Kyleb]

What aircraft type is #80, which is the twin 4th from the bottom of the picture in the line with the Spitfire.

[blurrkup]

What aircraft type is #80, which is the twin 4th from the bottom of the picture in the line with the Spitfire.

Short Sturgeon

[Hooligan2]

Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.

Assume she is still operating out of Biggin, noticed G-AWGB and G-BMSB flying yesterday but seen noticed 'IDN for a bit.

I wonder how many of the other participants in '49 still exist and are flying. Or indeed any of the other King's Cup entrants!

[JohnTerrell]

Assume she is still operating out of Biggin, noticed G-AWGB and G-BMSB flying yesterday but seen noticed 'IDN for a bit.

It was out and about until late last year, and looks to be having its engine overhauled now, based on this photo from last month: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spinner673/52728572903

[Hooligan2]

Thanks John!

[Mark Allen M]

Looks like another Spitfire in that photo as well.

[Lon Moer]

Nice to see G-AIDN (MT818) in the photo, she is still airworthy giving Spitfire experience flights here in the U.K.

Yes, very few photo's of her in the grey and blue colors.

[blurrkup]

Looks like another Spitfire in that photo as well.

Yes, Mark Vb G-AISU