Duchy Home Farm
DUCHY HOME FARM: Temporary Landing Ground
Note: All of these maps and the picture were kindly provided by Mr Michael T Holder
NOTES: It appears that in late May 1930 the Prince of Wales decided he wanted to fly down to Cornwall, to visit his Duchy. Without much if any doubt he was flying in 'his' de Havilland DH60 Moth G-AALG, with Mr E H Fielden being the 'captain'. Oddly, looking at records, it seems open to question if this was a DH60G or DH60M variant.
We also also don't appear to know where he departed from, (presumably RAF NORTHOLT?), and if another stop was needed whilst en route? It would appear that he probably stayed the night here after landing on the 27th. It also seems that the Prince was accompanied by another aircraft, but I cannot seem to find the identity. Possibly this carried his valet?
Late in the following afternoon, (the 28th), these two aircraft landed at Trevose Golf Links near Padstow. (See seperate entry).
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