J4973 : Newtownards aerodrome (2)

taken 16 years ago, near to Newtownards, Co Down, Northern Ireland

Newtownards aerodrome (2)
Newtownards aerodrome (2)
See J4972 : Newtownards aerodrome. Newtownards aerodrome with an Air Atlantique DC3 just landed.
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
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008   (more nearby)
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Tuesday, 8 July, 2008
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Airfield   (more nearby)
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 495 732 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.1122N 5:41.2588W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 47 69
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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Douglas DC-3 

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