Group    From 1945  To 1968

Morton Air Services

Categories: Aviation

A very early independent British airline. Eventually absorbed into British United Island Airways.

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Morton Air Services

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Croydon aircraft

{On an information board attached to the terminal building, behind the plane:...

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Chisenhale Works

Chisenhale Works

Built by Morris Cohen to produce veneer for the construction of Spitfire cockpits, as well as propellers and plywood for Mosquito aircraft. The plaque on the building says it existed from the 1930s...

Group, Aviation, Engineering

1 memorial
Sir Thomas Sopwith

Sir Thomas Sopwith

Aviator and aircraft manufacturer. Designed the Sopwith Camel. Aged 10 accidentally killed his father in a shooting accident. Expert ice skater and a legend in the yachting America's Cup. Born 92 C...

Person, Aviation, Engineering, Sport / Games, Transport

1 memorial
Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station

Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station

The airfield was originally opened by the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. At first it was used for wireless experiments, but was then established as part of the London Air Defence Area, resp...

Place, Armed Forces, Aviation

2 memorials
Guy Penrose Gibson

Guy Penrose Gibson

Wing Commander. Born Simla, India. Leader of the Dambusters Raid for which he was awarded the V.C. Died when his plane crashed in the Netherlands returning from a bombing raid in Germany. Played by...

Person, Armed Forces, Aviation, India

1 memorial
Heron Quays STOL Landing

Heron Quays STOL Landing

The landing of a STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft in the heart of London's Docklands, was done to show the feasibility of an airport there. In due course, London City Airport opened in 1987.

Event, Aviation

1 memorial