Biggin Collection

Boy Admires Spitfire
Spitfire Summer: A little boy wearing shorts and braces admires a Spitfire on the runway at Biggin Hill, Kent, England

Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904
Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC, G-FIRE/NH904, flown by Ray Hanna at Biggin Hill in 1981. James Gilbert photo. Date: 1981

The three remaining Supermarine Spitfire XIXs, PM631, PS853 and PS915, in the RAF being flown to RAF Biggin Hill to join Fighter Commands unit Hurricane

Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904 at Biggin Hill
Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC, G-FIRE/NH904, at Biggin Hill in 1981. James Gilbert photo. Date: 1981

Firefighters working at scene of restaurant fire, Biggin Hill, SE London

SaB 91 Safir F-BHAJ
SaB 91B Safir F-BHAJ (msn 91298), parked next to Safir F-BHAG, at Biggin Hill in 1959. Air France bought five 91B Safirs in 1955 and used them for their Aero Club

Beagle A. 109 Airedale - G-ASBH
Beagle A.109 Airedale G-ASBH (msn B.519) at Biggin Hill. Date: 163

Avro Lancaster ASR. VII G-ASXX
Avro Lancaster ASR.VII G-ASXX (ex NX611, ex Aeronavale), at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1965, shortly after arriving in the UK from Tahiti

Ryan-Temco D. 16 Twin Navion G-ARIT
Ryan-Temco D.16 Twin Navion G-ARIT (msn NAV-4-1832) at Biggin Hill in 1961 Date: 1961

Beechcraft A65 QueenAir G-AROU (msn LC-114) of Shorts, at the 1963 Biggin Hil International Air Fair. Date: 1963

Royal Air Force Folland Gnat T. 1 XP537
Royal Air Force, Central Flying School Folland Gnat T.1 XP537, at Biggin Hill in 1964

Leeds LS25 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS25 6

Hawker Hunter T. Mk. 53 ET-272
Hawker Hunter T.Mk.53 ET-272 (msn 41H/696747), as a gate guard for BHAC, at Biggin Hill airport on 17 June 1989. ( the two-seat nose was replace by the nose of Hunter F.6 XJ690). Date: 1989

Brantly B-2A G-ASHD (msn 314), owned by Pontin's Limited. On the British Executive Air Services Limited (B.E.A.S.) stand at the Biggin Hill air Fair on 3 May 1963. In company with B-2A G-ARVY

Cessna 172 G-APSZ (msn 17246472), at Biggin Hill in April 1969. Date: 1969

CASA 352L T. 2B-272
CASA 352L T.2B-272 (msn 163), formerly of the Ejercito del Aire, seen at Biggin Hill en-route to the RAF Museum at Cosford. Date: circa 1978

Piper PA-28 Cherokee G-ASWX
Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee G-ASWX (msn 28-1932), at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair, in May 1965. Date: 1965

SIAI-Marchetti S. 205-18R OO-HED
SIAI-Marchetti S.205-18-R OO-HED (msn 4-169), at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair, in May 1969. Date: 1969

Victa Airtourer 100 G-ATCK (msn 92), at Biggin Hill in April 1969. Date: 1969

Cessna 500 Citation I VP-BGE (msn 500-0287). (This aircraft crashed into a house near Biggin Hill airport of 30 March 2008, after an in-flight emergency during take-off-climb) Date: circa 2000

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22A G-APOE (msn C1/0685), of the London School of Flying Ltd. at Biggin Hill in June 1968. Date: 1968

Lake LA-4 Buccaneer EI-ANR
Lake LA-4-180 Buccaneer EI-ANR (msn 295), at the Biggin Hill International Air Fair in May 1965. Date: 1965

Piper PA-28 Cherokee G-AWTM
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-AWTM (msn 28-25128), at Biggin Hill. Date: 1969

Piper PA-28 Cherokee G-AVWJ
Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-AVWJ (msn 28-23940), at Biggin Hill. Date: 1969

de Havilland DH. 104 Dove 8 G-ARFZ
de Havilland DH.104 Dove 8 G-ARFZ (msn 04526), at Biggin Hill in March 1972. Date: 1972

Wassmer WA. 41 Baladou G-AVHJ
Wassmer WA.41 Baladou G-AVHJ (msn 138), at Biggin Hill in June 1968. Date: 1968

SAN Jodel D. 140 Mousquetaire G-ARLX
SAN Jodel D.140 Mousquetaire G-ARLX (msn 66), at Biggin Hill in March 1972. (SAN - Societe Aeronautiques Normande) Date: 1972

Miles M. 38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ
Miles M.38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ (msn 6352), at Biggin Hill in October 1969. Date: 1969

Aero 145 G-ASWS
Aero Super 145 G-ASWS (msn 172004), at Biggin Hill in May 1965. Date: 1965

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 Series 1 G-ASSI
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 1 G-ASSI (msn 25008), of Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd. at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1965. Date: 1965

Robin DR. 300-140 Petit Prince G-AZJN
Robin DR.300/140 Petit Prince G-AZJN (msn 642), at Biggin Hill in March 1972 Date: 1972

Mooney M20C G-ASBN (msn 2183), at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

de Havilland DH. 82a Tiger Moth II G-ANKB
de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth II G-ANKB (msn 82155, ex N6911), at Biggin Hill in March 1972 Date: 1972

Morane-Saulnier MS. 885 Super Rallye G-ASAO
Morane-Saulnier MS.885 Super Rallye G-ASAO (msn 139), at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1965. Date: 1965

Champion 7EC G-AVDU (msn 739), at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

Champion 7EC Tri-Traveller G-ARAP (msn 394), of Flairavia at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 G-AOTG (msn C1/0541), of Surrey and Kent Flying Club at Biggin Hill in May 1967. Date: 1967

Piper PA-23 Aztec G-ARBR
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec G-ARBR (msn 27-170), at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1965. Date: 1965

Piper PA-23 Apache G-APCL (msn 23-1159), at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1965. Date: 1965

Morane-Saulnier MS. 880B Rallye Club G-AVZY
Morane-Saulnier MS.880B Rallye Club G-AVZY (msn 1166), at Biggin Hill in June 1968. Date: 1968

Fournier RF-4D G-AWGO (msn 4085), refuelling at Biggin Hill in March 1972. Date: 1972

Craft-Pitts S-1A G-AZPH
Craft-Pitts S-1 G-AZPH (msn S1S-001-C), of Aerobatics International Ltd. taxiing at Biggin Hill. Date: circa 1980

Douglas DC-6BB I-DIMI (msn 44253), of SAM (Societa Aerea Mediterranea SpA), at the Biggin Hill Air Fair on 14 May 1965. Date: 1965

Beagle B. 206R Basset CC. 1 G-BCJG
Beagle B.206R Basset CC.1 G-BCJG (msn B.014, ex XS770), stored at Biggin Hill on 10 September 1974, after disposal by the Royal Air Force, where XS770 was operated by No.207 Squadron. Date: 1974

Bell 47G-1 G-ARIA (msn D-6), of Air Couriers Ltd. at Biggin Hill. Date: circa 1958

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C. 1 XR139
Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 XR139 (msn 6794), of No.267 Squadron, at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1964. Date: 1964

Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee G-AWTM (msn 28-25128), at Biggin Hill in November 1969. Date: 1969

Fairey Gannet AEW. 3 XL500
Royal Navy - Fairey Gannet AEW.3 XL500 (msn F9459, base code BY, call-sign 767), of 849 Naval Air Squadron, from RNAS Brawdy, at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1969. Date: 1969

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"Captivated by the Majestic Spitfire: A Day at Biggin Hill" In a small town, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, a young boy's eyes sparkle with awe as he gazes up at the magnificent Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904. The historic aircraft stands proudly on display at Biggin Hill, its sleek design and powerful engine captivating all who lay their eyes upon it. As the boy continues his exploration of this aviation haven, he discovers other remarkable planes that have graced the skies. The Beagle A. 109 Airedale - G-ASBH catches his attention with its unique features and elegant charm. Nearby, another Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVC G-FIRE / NH904 gleams in the sunlight, reminding visitors of its heroic past. But not all moments are filled with admiration alone; life has its unexpected turns. Firefighters rush to extinguish flames engulfing a nearby restaurant, showcasing their bravery and dedication to protecting lives and property. Undeterred by such events, our young enthusiast finds solace in his passion for airplanes. With an infectious smile on his face, he poses next to an Aeroplane model - dreams taking flight within him. The diverse range of aircraft present is astounding – from SaB 91 Safir F-BHAJ to Hawker Hunter T. Mk. 53 ET-272; each one tells a story through its distinctive design and purposeful construction. Amongst them stands Brantly B-2A G-ASHD and Cessna 172 G-APSZ – symbols of freedom soaring through endless skies while providing joyous experiences for pilots worldwide. Finally, our journey concludes with CASA 352L T. 2B-272 - a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Biggin Hill serves as more than just an airfield; it is where dreams take flight, where history is preserved, and where passion for aviation thrives.