The Headlands
THE HEADLANDS: Temporary aerodrome
Operated by: Berkshire Aviation Co
Location: Just S of Kettering town centre
Period of operation: 14th to 24th April 1921
A MICHAEL T HOLDER GALLERY
We have Mike Holder, a great friend of this 'Guide', to thank for providing the following info, pictures and maps etc.
Local map c.1924
Article One
Aerial photo c.1937
The Article One was published in the Banbury Advertiser on the 28th April 1921.
Aerial photo c.1945
Google Street View
Article Two
Article Two was published in The Aeroplane on the 1st June 1921.
Google Earth © view
Local area map c.1961
Area view
The area view is from my Google Earth © derived database.
NOTES: This was an early ‘Flying circus’ venue, a concept which the Berkshire Aviation Co pioneered for inland locations. Other similar operators during this period tended to be involved in 'joy-ride' enterprises, usually at seaside resorts.
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