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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 15:18:46 GMT
I'm looking for information on the Orpington Eagles Cycle Speedway team in Kent late 1940's? I have bought some photos of the above team and would like more information please. I lived in the next parish, Farnborough (Kent) at that time but never knew of them. We even built our 'track bikes' which looked the same as theirs but I've no idea where we got the idea from. Any information will be much appreciated. Thanks. Stu photo ORP 1 East Surrey Grove SE15 individual event circa 1950 L toR back row Jackie Lunan new cross--two unknown Orpington Eagles--Horry Moore & Cyril Buckenham both Peckham Stars--unknown---Tommy Jarrett Peckham stars Front Row L to R unknown new cross--2 unknown Sydenham Stars---Henry Brand Peckham stars---Alec owen manager--Jimmy King Albany aces---unknown Albany aces Attachments:
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Post by oldskidkid on Apr 30, 2011 19:23:39 GMT
More photos There's no mention of either Orpington Eagles or Farnborough in the cycle speedway track database on here, but both areas are recognised these days as being with the London orbit. Perhaps it was all so different back in 1949? Oh yeah! More photos? I cannot see any but would love to do so because it's always good to give this section a little kickstart. This thread looks interesting and should have a little run on here.
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:15:36 GMT
More to follow - hopefully? Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:18:17 GMT
Signatures on back of orp 2 Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:18:59 GMT
more ORP 4 South East London individual championships East Surrey Grove SE15 circa 1949 Ray Braddon winner being chaired by Henry Brand on right runner up, Jackie Lunan 3rd ? Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:20:19 GMT
another ORP5 G Luck Orpington Eagles on the outside of Terry Vintner Ruskin Flyers at East Surrey grove circa 1949 Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:21:18 GMT
still more ;D Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:22:42 GMT
another ORP7 L to R an Orpington Eagle----Freddie Mockford New Cross motor Speedway Promotor---Sammie Kain New Cross Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:24:08 GMT
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:25:18 GMT
still more ;D Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:27:27 GMT
another ORP10 S E London individual circa 1950 East Surrey Grove S E 15 L to R J Crokham Ruskin Flyers---Cyril Buckenham Peckham Stars---2 x unknown Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:30:00 GMT
All these are obviously not all the same track, but feature the same team. Thanks for looking folks! ;D Attachments:
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Post by stutowner on Apr 30, 2011 20:33:14 GMT
Thanks oldskidkid, think I've got the hang of this now? Stu More photos There's no mention of either Orpington Eagles or Farnborough in the cycle speedway track database on here, but both areas are recognised these days as being with the London orbit. Perhaps it was all so different back in 1949? Oh yeah! More photos? I cannot see any but would love to do so because it's always good to give this section a little kickstart. This thread looks interesting and should have a little run on here.
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Post by oldskidkid on May 1, 2011 7:33:45 GMT
There's a mention of Orpington Eagles on this link. Where were the Cray Tigers based - and shouldn't the site also recognise the Beckenham teams? www.craywands.co.uk/tigers.pdf
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Post by mrsgustix on May 2, 2011 8:12:27 GMT
There's a mention of Orpington Eagles on this link. Where were the Cray Tigers based - and shouldn't the site also recognise the Beckenham teams? www.craywands.co.uk/tigers.pdfI cannot see your problem regarding where Cray Tigers raced because it's clearly indicated in the pdf you sent over! Cockmannings Farm Track, Chelsfield Road, St Mary Cray.
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