In recent weeks one of our very own archive volunteers has begun research on Weston airfield. After reading a number of items in the stores and gaining a better grasp on the history of the airfield, he searched through the archives media store to find some fantastic photos. Here are his findings;
Work began constructing Weston Airport in 1936 as an attempt to increase tourism in the area. However with the outbreak of World War 2 the airport was handed over to RAF control, in 1940 3-runways (1 paved and 2 grass) were laid out, once under RAF control the airport was renamed RAF Weston-super-Mare.
RAF Weston-super-Mare was perfect for RAF Locking, providing the base with fully functional airfield less than 1-mile away.
Work began constructing Weston Airport in 1936 as an attempt to increase tourism in the area. However with the outbreak of World War 2 the airport was handed over to RAF control, in 1940 3-runways (1 paved and 2 grass) were laid out, once under RAF control the airport was renamed RAF Weston-super-Mare.
RAF Weston-super-Mare was perfect for RAF Locking, providing the base with fully functional airfield less than 1-mile away.
The Helicopter Museum was officially opened by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York in 1989 with the clear mission of restoring and preserving historical aircraft.
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