This section provides links to a variety of film video clips related to Kingston Aviation.
Kingston Aviation Art Exhibition
This short film made by Brooklands volunteer Andy Lambert, documents the Kingston Aviation Art Exhibition held at Kingston Museum from November 2012 until January 12th 2013.
Sir Thomas Sopwith
This film is a BBC documentary on the life of Sir Thomas Sopwith containing early film and an interview with Sopwith in old age. It contains Sopwith’s well known riposte to Raymond Baxter’s question, ‘To what do you attribute your great success’. His reply, ‘Pure Luck’.
Ham Factory 1993
Footage of the Ham Factory shortly before demolition in 1993 shot by Brooklands volunteer Andy Lambert.
Brooklands Sopwith Camel Engine Run
Close-up footage of an engine run on the rotary engined Sopwith Camel at Brooklands Museum.
A Celebration of Sopwith and Hawker Aircraft
Footage featuring the Sopwith Camel, Hawker Hurricane, Harrier and Red Arrows in flight.
How it Started - Cliff Bore
Cliff Bore, aircraft designer, explains how he was inspired. Extracts from an interview and from his book.
Tommy Sopwith Opening the Kingston Aviation Festival
Tommy Sopwith opened the Kingston Aviation Festival on the 2nd June 2012.