Runway, Newtownards (1):: OS grid J4972 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

J4972 : Runway, Newtownards (1)

near to Newtownards, Ireland

Runway, Newtownards (1)

Part of the west/east runway seen from the path along the seawall J4972 : Sea defences, Newtownards (2).

Newtownards Airport

The aerodrome at Newtownards opened as Ards Airport in 1934. It was used by the RAF for training during WWII and was bombed by the Luftwaffe in 1941. After WWII it reverted to its role as a civil airport. It is now owned by the Ulster Flying Club Link.

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2012

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Grid Square: J4972, 42 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Tuesday, 7 February, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 7 February, 2012
Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe Air transport
Subject Location: Irish: J 494 727 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:34.8714N 5:41.3560W
Photographer Location: Irish: J 496 728
View Direction: WEST (about 270 degrees)