The Last Great Air Race Finished At Christchurch – 10th October 1953
On 10 October 1953, the last great air race took place between Heathrow Airport, London and Christchurch International Airport. Christchurch was chosen in 1950 as Christchurch Airport had become international. There were two sections to the race; one was for speed whereas the other was commercial. The speed race was won by the Royal Air …
