I think that is a Venom aircraft of 28 Squadron in the foreground that took up gate guardian duties at RAF Kai Tak. A photo here of the Venom with supplementary information here. As the Wessex helicopter in the background was introduced in 1972, I surmise the photo was taken in the mid-1970s. <Read more ...>
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1950
Situated to the east of the former Runway 13 touchdown point, the building on the hill is believed to have been used by the Japanese as a Control Tower during the Japanese Occupation. <Read more ...>
Of several hiking routes between Kowloon Tong and Shatin, this was perhaps the most direct during my time in Kowloon. This view of the peak is how I remember from my adventures in the 1950s. According to the photo source, this photo was taken in the 1900s in black and white. Amazingly clear, and the technology!
And those Japanese sandals, they were tough and durable for the trip, both walking up steep path and running downhill towards Amah Rock. <Read more ...>
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1998
With the wind in the right direction passengers could get a closer look at the structures than they may have wished for. I took this in 1998. <Read more ...>
28 Squadron based at Kai Tak seemed to have a tradition of decorating their christmas cards with young ladies working as BOAC ground hostesses <Read more ...>
