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in the early evening and after an overnight stop, the aircraft returned south during the morning. These timings enabled
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also have their facilities there. These pitches occupy land that was part of the grass aerodrome and flying still takes place here with Hough End Model
Aircraft Club keeping the spirit of aviation alive. The aerodrome's hangars and ancillary buildings stood on the site of today's GMP Sports and
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three-seat biplanes. Although the weather caused a few flights to be cancelled, the daily service was operated without mishap. Aircraft left
Alexandra Park at 2:00 pm and arrived in Blackpool 45 minutes later, after having stopped over at Southport. Tickets cost
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during an attempted forced landing in poor weather. The two pilots and three passengers were killed, making this the first fatal accident on an internal air service in the UK: because of this the route was suspended for a period before recommencing.
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developed a system to reassure travellers relatives. Upon a safe landing at
Croydon Airport, a telegram was despatched to Robinsons' office, on receipt of which a messenger boy was despatched in turn to the travellers' homes.
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was built through the eastern part of the site in 1924–25 and a council housing estate was built to the east of the new road. During the Second World War temporary housing was built alongside
Princess Road by German
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Airport in junction of Princess Road and Mauldeth Road West
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near London, later followed by a regular extension to
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322:and the
113:Location
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460:Closure
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84:Summary
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