Sutton Coldfield flying sites
Note: This map only shows the position of Sutton Coldfield within the UK.
SUTTON COLDFIELD see also MOOR HALL HOTEL
SUTTON COLDFIELD: Model flying site and potential gliding site
Operated by: Midland Aero Club
Location: Sutton Park
Period of operation: 13th November 1910
NOTES: About 3000 spectators turned up to see the models fly and Mr J H Else arrived with a full size glider - but he failed to become airborne.
SUTTON COLDFIELD: Temporary aerodrome
Operated by: Berkshire Aviation Company
Location: Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield
Period of operation: 26th November 1922 (They probably stayed here for several days)
NOTES: An early example of a ‘Flying circus’ venue which became very popular in the 1930s.
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