AdvertisementGlorious photos from the 1950s depict model aeroplane enthusiasts and their families enjoying a day out showing off their work. Before plastic kits became the norm, most planes would have been made with wood, rubber or metal. The propellers would be hand wound before flying and certain models could be controlled from the ground by string held by the aircraft's pilot. Taken on a sunny day in Gravesend in 1951, these nostalgic photos show model aeroplane enthusiasts showing off their work in front of an appreciative crowd. The evening newspaper can be seen by their side, along with a radioThe flights did not always go to plan.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2019 16:12 UTC