Holyhead flying sites
Note: This map simply shows the position of Holyhead within the UK.
HOLYHEAD: Temporary airfield? See also PENRHOS PARK
HOLYHEAD: Seaplane / flying-boat base?
NOTES:There are reports that HOLYHEAD was probably used in the 1930s as a ‘safe haven’ for RAF flying boats. Indeed, it is reported that the Blackburn Iris S1264 struck the fishing vessel ‘Erycina’ at Plymouth, (MOUNT BATTEN?), whilst taking off for HOLYHEAD 27.01.32. Is any more known?
In December 2021 I was kindly contacted by Mr Richard Cleal who provided this information from a 1938 edition of an Ordnance Survey Aviation chart. Proof indeed that a flying boat station existed here.
HOLYHEAD HELIPORT:
The first three pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©. The fourth picture supplied by Mr Graham Frost.
ICAO designator: EGCH
It was Graham Frost, a great friend of this 'Guide' that provided this information, which I barely had any details about in my original listing. "April 1985, the new Holyhead-Dublin helicopter service began its five flights a day schedule." This being by Dublin City Helicopters operating a single Sikorsky S.61N."
Yet another example of a great idea being launched without those running the operation not having a clue about how such a business can be set up. It appears they had more than enough passengers, forward bookings, an aircraft and staff - but in June all flights had been cancelled and the operation closed down. It seems the operations were suspended after the company failed to get a £250,000 council loan to help them out of a cash crisis.
What I don't know, is if the heliport was later used by private/company helicopters visiting the area?
HOLYHEAD AIRPORT
I am not prepared to spend too much time on this but an internet search reveals a lot of information. For example Privé Jets based in Florida offer executive/charter jets to/from HOLYHEAD AIRPORT. Indeed, just Google “Holyhead Airport” and you’ll probably be amazed by the results.
The 'airport' is of course RAF VALLEY (EGOV)
Landing at UK military aerodromes was common practise in the 1930s, and still quite easy to arrange at most UK military aerodromes even today. Indeed, I have gained permission to land at a couple of ‘active’ sites not normally granted.
Fergal
This comment was written on: 2020-05-26 22:18:27It's at position 53.298848 -4.616862 in the Penrhos Industrial Estate. On Google Earth the "H" marking can still be discerned.
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