Samuel Bracegirdle was an amateur filmmaker from Belfast, his work dates from the 1950s to the 1970s. Many of his films show his home life and holidays with family and friends. He also took an interest in local history and Unionist heritage. 

The first flights flew from Nutt's Corner in 1934. It was mostly used for military purposes during the Second World War. Civil flights were transferred to Aldergrove in 1963.