Alderney 1969

Alderney 1969

I served as one of the first three controllers at the new unit at Alderney Airport.
N49.708845° W2.214747° – EGJA/ACI

In 1969 the aerodrome control was done from Guernsey airport on advisory basis with safety provided by the leading fireman observing from the control tower. In that year an approved ATC unit was established with a complement of three ATCOs and these images are from April to September of that year.

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Phil Fountain.
Our first boss. The affable Phil Fountain.
Dave Simonet Jim Hammond
Dave Simonet (painting) Jim Hammond. in background.
Sep69-326
The CAFU Dove
Nov69-332
Fire service exercises always important.
may69-303
John Cadoret in wheel-changing mode.
may69-301
Peter Plant ATCO
la trigale
Our accommodation. Often with tourists peering in the windows.
alderney apt
ATC and Fire Station
EGJA
The aerodrome looking north.
Bill Webster
Bill Webster
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Our most treasured possesion and I was privileged to drive it! Morris Commercial Tipper.

Here is a gallery of aircraft types using Alderney in 1969