Gillingham flying sites
Note: This map simply shows the position of Gillingham town within the UK.
GILLINGHAM: Experimental flying site
NOTES: It appears that Mitchell Bros built a hydro-aeroplane, (probably of floatplane configuration?), here in 1914 that was tested on the Medway. Powered by a Mors 100hp engine it seems it overturned during taxiing trials.
GILLINGHAM: Temporary Landing Ground - not used
Gillingham was the planned 105th venue for Sir Alan Cobham’s 1929 Municipal Aerodrome Campaign. Starting in May and ending in October one hundred and seven venues were intended to be visited. Mostly in England, two were in South Wales and eight in Scotland. Due to a couple of crashes and other setbacks the tour had to be rescheduled as it progressed - and Gillingham was scratched.
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