Family recalls 1956 flight to watch England vs. Scotland match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:17 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Rob Aldenton, 83, reflects on his father Stan's 1956 flight to Glasgow to watch England face Scotland. The match, part of the British Home Championship, ended in a 1-1 draw. Stan Aldenton, a factory worker from Coventry, traveled with friends and shared this memorable experience with his family. The photo from this trip highlights Coventry Airport's rich history, which recently closed, paving the way for a new clean energy project. Rob Aldenton recalls the excitement surrounding the journey as his father flew for the first time to watch his favorite team.
- •A flight by factory workers to a 1956 England vs. Scotland match is remembered.
- •The game ended in a 1-1 draw, part of the British Home Championship.
- •Coventry Airport recently closed, set to be redeveloped into a clean energy project.
- •The journey held significance for Stan Aldenton, who flew for the first time.
- 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — Factory workers' flight to England match remembered
"A flight by Rolls-Royce engineers to Scotland 70 years ago is remembered by one family.
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