J4973 : Aircraft, Newtownards (1)

taken 11 years ago, near to Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland

Aircraft, Newtownards (1)
Aircraft, Newtownards (1)
Two aircraft parked at Newtownards airport. The one on the right is a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo B (N642P).
Newtownards Airport :: J4972


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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J4973, 148 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Wednesday, 5 December, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 5 December, 2012
Geographical Context
Suburb, Urban fringe  Air transport 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 497 731 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.0817N 5:41.0749W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 499 730
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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Newtownards  Airport  Flying Club  Aircraft 

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