2017

TL1636 : RAF Henlow

taken 7 years ago, near to Lower Stondon, Central Bedfordshire, England

RAF Henlow
RAF Henlow
RAF Henlow started life as a military aircraft repair depot in 1917 and was opened in 1918. At the time this photograph was taken it was home to an active military grass airfield where flying had taken place continually since 1918. The airfield originally supported a RAF Depot constructing different aircraft types ranging from the bi-plane era to WWII aircraft, including the Hurricane. Also, over its time it had been the centre for Parachute testing, an aircraft repair centre during the Second World War, an RAF Technical College and Radio Engineering Unit to name among others.

It was announced in 2016 that the site is one of 13 to be released by the MOD and will provide enough land for up to 780 potential new homes to be built. It will finally close in 2020.

Currently, there are two flying clubs at Henlow; a civilian flying club, ‘Henlow Flying Club’ (HFC) and a Service Club; ‘RAF Henlow Aero Club’ (RAFHAC). This view is from a small viewing bank next to the Henlow Flying Club.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Air transport other tags: Airfield Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Images shortlisted for POTY, 2017 Automatic Clusters: · Henlow Airfield [10] · Henlow Flying Club at RAF Henlow [6] ·
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TL1636, 16 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Marathon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 24 June, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 28 June, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 1669 3657 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:0.9178N 0:18.0632W
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OSGB36: geotagged! TL 1671 3670
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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