Oswestry flying sites
Note: This map only shows the position of Oswestry town within the UK.
OSWESTRY see also FERN HILL FARM
OSWESTRY see also KNOCKIN
OSWESTRY see also OSWESTRY SPINAL UNIT
OSWESTRY see also WEST FELTON
OSWESTRY: Private airstrip
Operated by: Mr R Richards
Location: ?
Period of operation: ?
Runway: 10/28 650x(?) grass
NOTES: My attempts to try and find out more, especially a location, (in 2016), have proved to be a failure, and it is not often that this happens. However, this said I assumed the airstrip was still being used? If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be much appreciated.
I suppose the question should be asked, could this be WEST FELTON? (See seperate entry)
OSWESTRY and LLANYMYNECH RACE COURSE: Temporary airstrip
NOTES: I don’t know the exeact location although Llanymynech village is 5nm SSW of Oswestry. My point in mentioning this site is because on the 2nd May 1936 the jockey E C Paget landed here in the middle of the racecourse - and then won the Tanatside Hunt Steeplechase!
In more recent years many racecourses have an airstrip, (or two in the case of NEWMARKET), or at least a helipad or helicopter landing area. However, how many jockeys fly themselves to these events today? I suspect the answer is none as combining the two disciplines would surely now be considered as too tiring?
However, if somebody can prove me wrong, I would be delighted to hear of an exception - or more.
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