RAF Westhampnett (nowdays normally known as Goodwood Airfield / Aerodrome)
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A group of veterans gather to launch US Spitfire pilot's diary. (Lieutenant Colonel HC Strawn DFC flew from Westhampnett with 31st Fighter Group. His diary was edited by the Hillier / Sinanan / Percival team who fly from Goodwood today and who also wrote Westhampnett at War. Dad is 3rd from the left.
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Vintage props to set the atmosphere.
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Imagine the fuel bill!
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The airfield today
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Ready for take off.
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Spot the spit!