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

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

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

I'd like one of each, please.

August

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

sorry, finger, trouble double posted.

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

Short Sturgeon

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!

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

Thanks John!

Looks like another Spitfire in that photo as well.

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

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Yes, Mark Vb G-AISU