Built for RAF in 03.41 as X7338. Civilianised as G-AJMY in 02.48. Sold as CR-GAK in 08.52.

A typical early 1950's open day with Autocrat G-AGYD at left and Anglo-Iranian Oil's Proctor 5 G-AHZY behind. Next is Autocrat G-AJEN from Blackpool with Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHWD from Newcastle at right. The prewar Airport Hotel is at top with now demolished farm buildings converted to 1930's passenger facilities.

Barton's 1951 Air Show. The 1933-built control tower, still in use in 2016, is at left. Three Stampe SV-4's of the Armee de l'Air flew aerobatics for the Mancunian crowd.

Barton's open day with the SV-4A's of the Patrouille de France with 681 at left and 683 and 684. Beyond is Auster's demonstrator J-5F Aiglet Trainer G-25-1 (2709, later G-AMKF) and Melba Airway's newly acquired Rapide G-AJMY.

Auster's demonstration Aiglet Trainer at the 1951 Barton Air Show. Became G-AMKF in September 1951 and later to VH-AFS.

Stampe SV-4 of the "Patrouille d'Etampes" ancestor of the "Patrouille de France" aerobatic display team at the 1951 Barton Air Show.

Built for US Army as 43-29419. To G-AIYU in April 1947. Sold as PH-NIL in February 1958. Visiting Barton during the 1951 Open Day with the 1933-built control tower in the background.