J4973 : G-DIDO, Newtownards (July 2017)

taken 7 years ago, near to Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland

G-DIDO, Newtownards (July 2017)
G-DIDO, Newtownards (July 2017)
Castle Air LinkExternal link Agusta Westland AW109 helicopter (G-DIDO).
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
Thursday, 6 July, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 6 July, 2017
Geographical Context
Air transport 
Place (from Tags)
Newtownards 
Primary Subject of Photo
Helicopter 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 494 730 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.0170N 5:41.3570W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 497 729
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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Aircraft  Helicopter  Airport  Castle Air (Helicopters) 

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