608 de Havilland Vampire at RAF T K, Malta 1952. Photograph courtesy of David E Thompson 
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608 de Havilland Vampire at RAF T K, Malta 1952. Photograph courtesy of David E Thompson
Great memories! From 1957 the northern end of the main runway was open to the public, to use for driving lessons! My Mother learned to drive on the main runway, and one early evening drove too far down the runway, and saw a Hunter coming towards her!! She survived, but never went back to Thornaby.