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Hi, hoping you may be able to help me.
Is there a Local Family History Society in existence for Biggin Hill, as I am checking to see if "Grasmere" Sunningdake Avenue, which existed in 1932 is still there. Am searching for the Collingwood family, ex R.A.F. then serving at Biggin Hill aerodrome.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, no matter how small.
Alf. Tranter.
Alf Tranter    Thu 18/04/02 10:55
my name is Daniel Chick, I play for biggin hill football team, I like Sam Edwards and I think she likes me
daniel chick    Thu 31/01/80 17:46
Do you know of Basia?   She is a Polish singer who lives in Biggin Hill. If you can get any information about her releasing a CD this year (when?) I would be very grateful. Thank you very much, Thelma Gunter Greenville, South Carolina, USA
ERNEST L GUNTER    Mon 08/04/02 00:50
Hi all
In case the Biggin Hill Airport past user mailers do not reach you, I am sending the following reproduced text by email as well......
MEMORIAL SERVICE
2:30pm Saturday 13th April 2002, RAF Memorial Chapel, Biggin Hill
Sqd Ldr W A Webb 25th July 1915 - 9th March 2002
On Saturday 9th March 2002, our friend and colleague, Bill Webb, made his last great journey.
Bills passing leaves so many of us with a gap that will be difficult to fill - it is very much the end of an era! Famous for his ferry flights in various different aircraft types to strange and distant continents (76 countries visited) Bill has indeed "done everything, and been everywhere".
With almost 70 years in Aviation (43 of them at Biggin Hill), Bill has become a legend. From the first Tiger Moths that he sold into the Civil Aviation market after the war, to the dozens of DH Dove and Heron aircraft that almost became his trade mark, there will be many who will have reason to remember Bill fondly. He will be sadly missed.
To pay our last respects to this very special man, please join us for a memorial service in the RAF chapel at Biggin Hill, and afterwards at Bill's "local" - The Pilots Pals Club bar to see him off in style.
(Car Parking available - RAF Chapel Car Park - The Manor car park opposite - and Civilair. Please avoid parking on Main Road)
In order for us to plan for traffic and numbers, it would be really helpful if you could confirm whether you will be able to join us.
---------------- Post to John Willis, 26 Churchside Close, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3QF I will be attending Bill Webb's Memorial Service on Saturday 13th April 2002
Name(s).......................................... Number attending............... or telephone 01959 571533 Fax 01959 540424 Email: john@bigginhillreunited.co.uk
PS. It would be really helpful, for database accuracy, if you could reconfirm your postal address, and day/evening/mobile phone numbers, as well as your email address. This will ensure that you receive airfield past user notices as they are generated. Thanks
Biggin Hill Reunited    Tue 26/03/02 12:57
I just found your web site. I use to come to the motor cycle races held at Biggin Hill in the sixties. Lots of excitement was had by all. Not to mention the motor cycle road races on the way home. (Just to think about it in all that traffic makes me shudder these days) ha, ha.
John Withers    Wed 20/03/02 14:11
Hello from John and Vivi Couban.
We used to live at 94 Kings Road and left in 1975 to move to Nova Scotia. We would be delighted to hear from people from those years! our email address: johnvivi.couban@ns.sympatico.ca
John and Vivi Couban    Sun 17/03/02 20:24
Has anyone anything which they "rescued" from Biggin Hill before it was handed over to Ministry of Defence in 1992, that they'd be willing to part with ? ?   I understand that aircraft / aviation enthusiasts were on the scene at the time and obtained 'souvenirs' so wonder if there's anyone out there who'd be prepared to part with a little of what they "rescued"..........willing to buy, depending on item and price ! !
daisy dunphy    Wed 27/02/02 20:36
I am a 60 yo now, but from my days as a child, always heard stories of Biggin Hill Airfield and the men who flew from there during the war. It is imprinted on my mind to the extent, that should I ever be able to visit England, then Biggin Hill will be on the list of places to visit.
Brian James......( Melbourne, Australia )
Brian James    Sat 02/02/02 15:14
Hi, I was wondering if you know of a Polish singer named Basia who lives in Biggin Hill? I am just a fan in the United States and a mother of six. I would love to know if she has some more music in the making. Thanks so much.
Thelma Gunter Greenville, SC
ERNEST L GUNTER    Mon 14/01/02 22:43
Hello,
I lived in BH between 1947 until 1960, living in Sunningvale Avenue. I recently went back, and although of course much has changed - my house is no longer there - I found it a great experience.
I went to BH Primary school - with the brown uniform and the badge with the aeroplane on it - and still have many fond memories of it. If anyone can tell me where I can get copies of photographs of the valley at that time, or the carnival procession (with the Cubs on a lorry and others on foot) I would be even more pleased.
Bill
I would like some to. webmaster
Bill Sh    Wed 02/01/02 20:30
Congratulations to Flightpath and all who have worked so hard to prevent excessive expansion of the airport. Well Done!!
Derek Gray.
Derek Gray    Sat 29/12/01 09:42
I believe expansion of Biggin Hill will be a good thing. Why should people fly around Europe from a small number of airports such as Stanstead and Gatwick. I guess airliners like the BAE 146 can easily be accommodated already. Why can't we have some 146 operators like British Airways, British European or Buzz using Biggin Hill? It makes sense to me.
Martyn H.Taylor
Martyn H.Taylor    Wed 26/12/01 21:09
My wife and I are currently living in Shortlands, Bromley and will be moving to Biggin Hill soon as we have bought a house. We are looking forward to enjoying the immense history of the area. Rodney and Debbie.
Askham, Rodney    Fri 16/11/01 15:25
Hello,
what I'm going to tell you is something incredible to say the least... I've read on a website (http://freespace.virgin.net/martin.lightburn/county/london.htm) that every 19th January a phantom Spitfire is seen and heard over Biggin Hill!! Have anyone further info about this (above all, is there any positive evidence)?
Regards Mr. Gianmaria Spagnoletti, Italy.
Gianmaria    Thu 08/11/01 18:18
The cancellation of the pool shows what total smarmy arsed bandits the tory controlled council is. Tickner leader of the tories is a greasy bastard
Chris    Tue 02/10/01 23:25
I am amazed that there is another Susan Davies in Biggin Hill. I shall be moving to the place on the hill in the next two weeks so anyone who has some good advise on how to get the best from the area and what support is needed email me. Yours Susan Davies.
susan davies    Fri 28/09/01 19:14
Sorry, date of Biggin Hill reunion 23rd September not 22nd.
Graham    Tue 04/09/01 22:01
Lived in Biggin Hill in the early 60's. Can well recall pushing baby in pram up Stock Hill to the grocer's at the top. Coming down the hill wasn't too funny, either. Kings Road wasn't made up then, but it probably is now.
Sally    Mon 03/09/01 16:42
Graham, Thanks for the note, but I have only just seen it.  A week to late. I hope it went well, sorry I missed it. I wonder if anyone I knew was there? if you want to get in touch here is my e-maildl_gst@lineone.net
David Lefever    Tue 21/08/01 19:47
I think its an excellent idea to have a museum and cannot for the life of me understand why it has not been done. With the power of the internet surly you could get a worldwide petition on the go and give Bromley a good shake up. You need publicity and backing and I for one would back you all the way.
Yours Susan Davies BA (Hons)
Susan Davies    Thu 16/08/01 00:49
David Lefever might like to know that there is a reunion of people who lived in Biggin Hill, around the time he lived there, on 22nd September at the Squash Courts in Jail Lane (almost oppposite Charles Darwin School). between 10am and 4pm.
Graham    Wed 15/08/01 20:56
Passed by your Airport today. Quite impressive from the road with the aeroplanes standing on the verge. Must return another day and have a good look around.
Mike Suckling
Mike Suckling    Tue 14/08/01 01:11
Hi, I was wondering if you know if Basia, a singer originally from Poland, lives in Biggin Hill? That is the last place I heard that she lives. I am a fan from the United States and there are a group of us who wait to hear anything about her. If you have any access to her we would love to know when she may have a new CD out. Thanks , If you do have access please feel free to share my email address with her that we may communicate. Thank you so very much. Thelma Gunter, Greenville, SC
ERNEST L GUNTER    Tue 26/06/01 07:48
Reading Sally's entries, I bet everyone really misses her....mmmmmmm
Mick Bond    Fri 22/06/01 12:56
Hello all:
I am enthusiastic about anything that has wings........particularly vintage WWII aircraft. My wife and I often attend our local flying museums and airshows here in Southern California. We have especially enjoyed visiting the air races at Reno, Nevada. We hope to someday visit England and attend the airshow at Biggin Hill.
Charles De Long
Charles De Long    Thu 21/06/01 16:23
Dear Andy
Thanks for your enquiry. There really isn't very much of the historical buildings and so on left here - most of it was flattened in the war unfortunately, and in fact the station commander took a decision to blow it up to avoid further bombardment of the airfield and surrounding area. I suggest that you visit the RAF Chapel when you are here, which is also the official Battle of Britain Memorial site. The Chapel wardens are fantastically nice, helpful and knowledgable people and perhaps a call to them prrior to your visit may also assist you in contacting others with a similar background to your mother. The Chapel phone number is +44 (0) 1959 570353. Also, you may be interested to read Bob Ogley's superb book, "Biggin on The Bump".I hope this is helpful and wish you every success.
Best regards