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Our arrival in Clacton was on the last day of June, and among the very first features to catch my eye were the beautiful seafront gardens, an encouraging early indication that the town took pride in itself.
Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron's Vampire T.55 (LN-DHZ as WZ447) and FB.52 (LN-DHY as VZ305) carrying RAF markings to celebrate RAF100
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Avro Lancaster B.I PA474, Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC PZ865 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VB AB910
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Avro Lancaster B.I PA474, Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC PZ865 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VB AB910
Driver/Co-Driver: Philip Clarke / Sophie Buckland
Car: Ford Escort Mk.2
Corbeau Seats Rally Tendring & Clacton 2018
Race Day 22nd April
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Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron de Havilland Vampire FB.52 PX-K (LN-DHY) and T.55 PX-M (LN-DHZ)
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC PZ865 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VB AB910
Part of my collection of postcards from Clacton On Sea, showing attractions such as Butlins, and Clacton Pier with it's historic Steel Stella Roller Coaster.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Avro Lancaster B.I PA474, Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC PZ865 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VB AB910
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Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, eastern England, and was founded as an urban district in 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970s.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment.
For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton-on-Sea
On the Pier on Saturday evening, this cloud did eventualy burst on us, so we went and had a great time in the amusemnt arcade.
The first Clacton opened on 27 July 1871 as a landing point for steamships operated by the Woolwich Steam Packet Company. In 1893 it was lengthened to 1180 ft and entertainment facilities, including a pavilion and a waiting room, were added. During World War II, the Pier was breached to prevent it being used as a landing stage. A floating German mine also caused considerable damage.
In 1973, a fire caused significant structural damage to the pier, particularly the roller coaster. In 1978, a severe storm caused additional significant structural weakness. It underwent significant modernisation in the 1990s