2012

SU1443 : No disguise

taken 12 years ago, near to Strangways, Wiltshire, England

No disguise
No disguise
These industrial buildings have not changed materially since their construction. A casual glance will confirm they are in fact aircraft hangars, and historically were part of the foundation of military flight around the time of the Great War. Originally part of the Royal Engineers, the early use of flying machines soon brought about the formation of a dedicated air force - the Royal Flying Corps. Fundamental to the creation at this time were a collection of notable institutions, including schools and the founding of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company in 1910 by Bristol industrialist Sir George White. He rented some of these hangars.

Further to the north are the last remains of some other hangars, albeit almost covered by vegetation - see SU1443 : The slightest of remains.

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Category: Hangars
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Great War Centenary Automatic Clusters: · Remains [6] · Royal Air Force [3] · Royal Flying Corps [3] · Aircraft Hangars [2] Other Photos: · The slightest of remains ·
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SU1443, 27 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Neil Owen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 19 September, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 9 December, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 1429 4358 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:11.4760N 1:47.8137W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 1428 4359
View Direction
South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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