Dukeries Aviation, Netherthorpe aerodrome
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Dukeries Aviation, Netherthorpe aerodrome
Image: © Chris Taken: 25 Jul 2012
Netherthorpe (Thorpe Salvin) aerodrome has the UK's shortest licensed runway. It has been a civil aerodrome since 1935, though Lysanders (short take-off and -landing aircraft) from 613 Squadron were based there in 1940 (i.e. during WW2). It is the home of the Sheffield Aeroclub, Phoenix Aviation, and the maintenance facility, Dukeries Aviation Ltd.(seen in the picture)
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Image Location
Latitude
53.317353
Longitude
-1.193579