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These pictures
are just some of the many aircraft I have worked on at 'Croydon
Airport' in the early to mid 1950's. My work consisted mainly
of converting military aircraft radio equipment and systems et
for civil use. |
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An early
conversion of an ex RAF C47 Dakota for BOAC on contract to 'Kuwait
Oil Company', standing in front of our workshop (A.J.Whittemore
Ltd) awaiting RDF and radio installation. |
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An ex RAF Percival Proctor having
radio installation. Our workshop is behind. The company soon
changed it's name to 'A.J.Whittemore (Aeradio) Ltd. |
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Cycling off home. The Fordson van behind, is what
we used to do 'Radio Polar Diagrams' for each aircraft, and also
the vehicle that I learnt to drive in. |
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An ex
RAF C47 Dakota fitted with air to ground special detection equipment. |
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Douglas Bader's aircraft (he was a rep for Shell
Aviation) which I regularly serviced the radio installation. |
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An interesting
picture. In the background ex RAF C47 Dakota's awaiting conversion
for the new BOAC. A Miles Aerovan that we had fitted neon signage.
Ex RAF Percival Proctors and DH Rapide's awaiting or already
converted for civilian use. Also several ex RAF Tiger Moth's
awaiting conversion. |
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An 'Airspeed
Consul' being prepared for a Radio Polar Diagram. |
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An Ex RAF converted
for civilian use 'Avro Anson' in the process of a newly fitted
RDF Loop test. |
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