Congleton flying sites
Note: This map only shows the position of Congleton within the UK.
CONGLETON: Balloon ascent venue
NOTES: Probably in the late 19th century, possibly in the early 20th century. Can anybody kindly add more information?
CONGLETON: Temporary aerodrome
Operated by: Berkshire Aviation
Location: N of the A54, on Lakes Farm, Back Lane, just WNW to NW of Congleton town centre
Period of operation: 9th to 16th March 1922
A MICHAEL T HOLDER GALLERY
We have Mike Holder, a great friend of this 'Guide', to thank for discovering this little known venue.
The short article was published in the Crewe Chronicle on the 11th March 1922.
The Notice was published in The Aeroplane on the 15th March 1922. The area view is from my Google Earth © derived database.
NOTES: After the Armistice ending WW1, the emphasis for joy-ride operators was mainly on seaside resorts. The problem then arose of how to keep flying, and the public interested, during the rest of the year. The answer, mostly, was to take the operations inland, to the people, as close to where they lived as possible. This venue being a good example.
GLIDING SITE 1930 - THE CLOUD
A list of where Gliding Can Be Seen published in 1930, gave this location. "The North Staffs Gliding Club. Week-ends at The Cloud, Congelton." We do not know for how long this location was used, nor exactly where they launched from. If anybody can kindly offer advice and information, this will be most welcome.
CONGLETON: Military airstrip
Military user: US Army 742nd Field Artillery Battalion
Location: Just NW of town outskirts
Period of operation: 1944 only?
Runway(s): ‘All over’ grass airfield perhaps?
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