Flying Schools & Clubs

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Airways Aero Associations Ltd

(the company controlling the 'Airways Aero Club')

The company was formed in 1947 and began operation in 1948. They moved from Denham to Croydon in early 1953 with five 'Auster Aiglet Trainer's'. They paid for the approval of ex RAF Chipmunks to be civilianised and made safe, and began adding to the fleet. By 1959 the club had added 8 Chipmunks, 2 Aiglet's, a Consul and a Proctor. The Ass'n had many training schemes for both private and commercial licences which included training pilots since 1950 for for both BOAC and BEA and later Lufthansa from 1953.

(above and below) 'Auster Aiglet Trainers' of 'Airways Aero Association'. mid 1950's

(above) 'DH Chipmunk' of the 'Airways Aero Association'.

(above) the 'Airways Aero Club' fleet lined up at Croydon in 1959 just before leaving.