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1932
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FLIGHT, APRIL 22, 1932 is one of our most important seaports, it would seem only natural that it should ultimately become one of our foremost airports, and few things will further this more effectively than the establishment of industries centred around its aerodrome boundaries, be they connected with aviation or not. PLYMOUTH BLESSED with one of the finest harbours in the world, Plymouth has been a seaplane or flying-boat base for about 16 years. The Sound is a natural haven for sea-going aircraft as for ships, but there is, alas! very little seaplane flying by commercial or private airmen to-day ; Plymouth, however, opti mistically announces that seaplane moorings can be arranged in the Sound if notice is given in advance. Its municipal aerodrome at Koborough is four miles north of the town on the main Plymouth-Tavistock-Okehampton Road, and is served by a regular bus service at intervals of 40 min. This service would be speeded up when the volume of air traffic warrants it. The Corporation has completed the construction of one hangar containing an engine shop, a store, and offices, and the entrance has a clear span of 82 ft. Administrative buildings and additional hangars will be constructed on demand being made for them. If desired, the sites for future hangars can be rented for build ings. They are served with both electricity and water supplies. MILES Roborough, the municipal aerodrome for Plymouth, is conveniently accessible by road and lies amid beautiful surroundings. An aerial view of Roborough on the occasion of its opening by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on July 15, 1931. The Coastal Defence Communication Flight, which was in camp on the aerodrome, gave a display during the afternoon. PORTSMOUTH ""THIS municipal aerodrome is situated in the north-east corner * of Portsea Island. The total area of land acquired by the Corporation is 275 acres, of which approximately 200 acres will be landing ground having a minimum length of run of 800 yd. and a maximum of 1,300 yd. Approximately 75 per cent, of this ground has been prepared and is capable of bearing the largest aircraft. The work of preparing the first 160 acres has been entrusted to James Hunter, Ltd., of Chester, who specialise in the draining and levelling of aerodrome sites. Most of this area has already been taken over by the Corporation as conforming to the conditions of the specification prepared by Mr. R. J. Jenkins, the Portsmouth City Engineer. In preparing this site the demolition of approximately 100,000 cu. yd. of old rampart fortifications, and the filling in of a moat with the materials obtained from them, have been necessary, and this work has been in the hands of Frank Bevis, Ltd., of Ports mouth. It is expected that by the beginning of July this year the whole of the 200 acres will be ready and in accordance with the Air Ministry's requirements. The cost of this initial prepara- 3S4 Its proximity to Portsmouth's centre makes this aerodrome an admirable one for sightseers and holiday makers who are interested in aerial matters.
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