Elmdon Collection

Saab 91 Safir SE-BNN
Saab 91A Safir SE-BNN (msn 91-130), flown by Squadron Leader A.R. Moore DFC in the Grosvenor Challenge Trophy race at Elmdon, with race number 55. SaB 91a. Date: 1949

Elmdon Birmingham Airport. Air Traffic Control

Aircraft line up at Elmdon airport as Midland holidaymakers queue to join a plane for Guernsey. Many Coventry people were among the hundreds of passengers who packed the waiting rooms

Staff opthalmologist Dr Stewart Ball in the operating theatre of the worlds only flying eye hospital at Elmdon airport, Birmingham. 2nd August 1982

Parnall Heck 2C G-AEGI, seen with race number 33 at Elmdon for the 1949 Kings Cup Air Race. On 29 July 1949, G-AEGI flew in the Kings Cup Race at Elmdon airport

Chilton DW. 1 G-AFGH
Chilton DW.1, G-AFGH, at Elmdon (Birmingham Airport) in 1949 for the Kings Cup Air Race, flown by Squadron Leader. H. R. Bilbrough, with race number 45. Date: 1949

Uttlesford CB11 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Uttlesford CB11 4

B Birmingham, B26 3
B26 3

Sikorsky S-55
Bea Sikorsky S-55 Helicopter Flying Past the Terminal Building at Birmingham, UK Date: 1960s

Elmdon, Essex. Elmdon is a small village approximately 6 miles to the west of Saffron Walden

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"Exploring the Rich Aviation History of Elmdon: From Saab 91 Safir SE-BNN to Douglas DC-3" Elmdon, a small village located in Essex, holds a fascinating aviation history that takes us back in time. The skies above this quaint town have witnessed the graceful presence of iconic aircraft like the Saab 91 Safir SE-BNN, Parnall Heck 2C G-AEGI, and Chilton DW. 1 G-AFGH. As we unfold the Uttlesford CB11 map, it reveals an intriguing network of flight paths connecting Elmdon to Birmingham (B26 3) and beyond. This aerial gateway has seen countless takeoffs and landings at its renowned Elmdon Birmingham Airport's Air Traffic Control tower. Midland holidaymakers eagerly line up as aircraft gracefully align on the tarmac at Elmdon airport. The anticipation builds as they prepare to embark on their next adventure aboard Sikorsky S-55 helicopters or perhaps even board a majestic Douglas DC-3 plane. Beyond aviation, Elmdon boasts diverse expertise within its community. Dr Stewart Ball, a skilled opthalmologist, showcases his talent in the operating theatre of one of the world's leading medical facilities here in Elmdon. His dedication ensures clear vision for many grateful patients. The legacy continues with more remarkable aircraft such as Sikorsky S-51s gracing these skies over time. Each passing day brings new stories and memories etched into this historic airfield's fabric. So let us immerse ourselves in the captivating tales woven by every engine roar echoing through Elmdon's airspace. As we explore this hidden gem nestled amidst Essex's beauty, we uncover not just an airport but also a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal fascination with flight itself.