Fairoaks History - Memories of yesteryear


From Australia..
Great website! Nice to see Fairoaks still in operation. My Dad and I used to fly there in the late 50's/early 60's.

I remember "his" Tiger Moth G-ANOM and often wonder what became of it. I would wait for "the old man" at the fence while he flew with the instructor. I think his name was Jimmy Rose? and sometimes Rod Cobbet. I may have the names wrong as I was very young. Occasionally I would see the AA Dragon Rapide and the first of the Piper Tri Pacers. If I got really lucky I would get a ride in one of the Austers.

Wow, your web site brought the memories flooding back. I migrated to Australia in 1963 and had forgotten until I stumbled on this site. Thanks and keep up the great work.


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