601 Squadron summer camp, Lympne, 1928 {cg}

Film taken at Lympne airfield during 601 Squadron’s summer camp of 1928 shows civilians and squadron personnel with their DH9A aircraft. DH9As appear in the air and on the ground.

Several people are seen relaxing on Lympne airfield with aeroplanes parked in the background during 601 Squadron’s annual summer camp. A view from an aeroplane on takeoff shows Lympne airfield and aerial views of the area. RAF personnel of 601 Squadron are seen on the ground with DH9A aircraft and DH9As are seen in air-to-air footage. Squadron personnel are seen with tents, used for accommodation, and civilian aircraft also appear.