Eastleigh, The Airport c.1960
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Several aircraft are awaiting servicing and departure, indicating the growing importance of the airport. It was originally on the fields of North Stoneham Farm where Eric Moon landed a light aircraft in 1910. Since then it has been used by Sir Alan Cobham's Flying Circus, air refuelling bases, the Hampshire Flying Club and, in 1918, by the USNAF. In the centre of the picture can be seen one of the large hangars built specially to house aircraft of the USA flying base. They remained in use until recently.
An extract from Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories.
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Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories
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