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1929
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FLIGHT, NOVEMBER 29, 1929 The main buildings from the aerodrome. Showing the control tower and aerial masts. The sheds housing the demonstration machines ofthree firms. By having this set, Heston becomes, not only the firstthoroughly modern and exceptionally well-planned and equipped aerodrome, which owes its being to and is still run by, a private firm, but it will also be the first to use wireless telephony for primary instruction in flying. It is hoped that before long many of the coming municipal aerodromes will be similarly equipped, and then the private owner with the necessary receiving set will be sure of getting reliable weather reports in any part of the country. In this connection it may be mentioned that Heston is provided with the A.A. weather board, and can, therefore, give reports at any time. It was also made clear that Heston will now be a recog- nised Customs port, with a resident customs officer, and the Air Ministry are desirous that it shall become the clearing port for air-taxis and private individuals flying to the Conti- nent. This will relieve the congestion at Croydon, and keep such traffic clear of the regular air liners. Mr. Norman and Mr. Muntz, the directors of Airwork, Ltd., who are responsible for Heston Air Park therefore appear to be already at this early stage thoroughly justified in their enterprise, and there seems every chance of Heston becoming the port for all commercial work, apart from air-line traffic. THE HANGARS AT HESTON. On the right the large hangar has the offices on an upper floor, and the hangar on the left contains the private lock-ups. The main hangar is of concrete construction, by Mr. A. C. M. Jackaman, of Slough, who himself is an enthusiastic private owner. 1258
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