Little Colp Farm
LITTLE COLP FARM: Temporary aerodrome (Aka TURRIFF)
Note: All three of these pictures were provided by Mr Michael T Holder
Operated by: Highland Airways
Location: 1.5nm SE of Turriff town centre, E to NE of the A947, N of the B9170
Period of operation: 1930 initially, then the 21st and 22nd July 1934
NOTES: I can take no credit for finding this site. It is all due to research by Mike Holder who is a great friend of this 'Guide'.
He found this article published in the Aberdeen Press and Journal on Friday, the 20th July 1934.
TURRIFF AIR DISPLAY AND TRIPS
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Comparison With Four Years Ago
"The Highland Airways' monoplane "Inverness" will tomorrow, and on Sunday, carry out demonstration flights at Little Colp farm, Turriff. The plane will be in charge of Captain Freeson, who, it will be remembered, paid a visit to Little Colp in the autumn of 1930 and carried over 500 passengers in his Avro machine."
"The 'Inverness' is a very different type of plane, an up-to-date machine with two motors built into the wings and an enclosed cabin, which makes conversation possible when flying , and obviates the need for special clothing. The monoplane carries four passengers in addition to the pilot, and those who flew with Captain Freeson in 1930 will be able to make an interesting comparison."
"In addition to the monoplane flights, an aerobatic display wil be given by F.O.Craig in a Gipsy I Moth, in which aerobatic flights will also be available. On Saturday afternoon there will be special cheap trips for those who are unable to afford the usual charge."
A bit of research appears to reveal that the 'cabin monoplane' was the General Aircraft Monospar ST-4, G-ACEW.
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