J4972 : G-BOCN, Newtownards Airport (July 2014)

taken 10 years ago, near to Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland

G-BOCN, Newtownards Airport (July 2014)
G-BOCN, Newtownards Airport (July 2014)
A Robinson R22 Beta helicopter (G-BOCN) LinkExternal link during what might have been pilot training. Subject position approximate.
Newtownards Airport


The aerodrome at Newtownards opened as Ards Airport in 1934. It was used by the RAF for training during WWII and was bombed by the Luftwaffe in 1941. After WWII it reverted to its role as a civil airport. It is now owned by the Ulster Flying Club LinkExternal link.

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Date Taken
Monday, 21 July, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 21 July, 2014
Geographical Context
Air transport 
Place (from Tags)
Newtownards 
Primary Subject of Photo
Helicopter 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 495 728 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:34.9185N 5:41.2791W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 497 729
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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Airport  Helicopter 

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