CNN News Films at Sywell

Northamptonshire Aero Club, founded by the brothers Jack and Geoff Linnell opened Sywell in 1928. Sywell airport played a key role in the Royal Air Force and the RAF Volunteer Reserve flying training from the mid 1930s. following the establishment of a large flying school by Brooklands Aviation. During the Second World War saw an expansion of flying training, repairs to 1,841 of the RAF's Wellington bombers and completion and flight testing of some 260 Lancaster Mk 2 four engined bombers. By the 1960s Sywell returned to a civilian aerodrome with Club and private flying, and passenger services operated to the Channel Islands. Many light aviation events, including the Flying Association's Annual Rally, were held at Sywell in the last 25 years. Flying continues to thrive at Sywell, with light aircraft, microlight training and maintenance available together with hangarage for privately owned aircraft.