Farley
FARLEY: Temporary landing site (Aka HOWE FARM)
Both of these pictures are from my Google Earth© derived database.
Location: Just ESE of Farley, NE of East Grimstead and NW of West Dean villages. Roughly 6.55nm ESE of Salisbury city centre
Possible Landing Runs: 01/19 and 18/36, both about 360 metres.
NOTES: In the AAIB report EW/G2013/11/08 this location is described as a “Farm strip near Farley, Salisbury, Wiltshire.” Even from the circumstances described in the report it appears reasonably clear this location was not a ‘farm strip’. It was just a stubble field elected by the pilot of the QuikR G-CGLO as being suitable for use.
But this does of course raise the vexed issue of what actually constitutes a 'farm strip'. Personally I prefer to use the term when a defined and visible strip, or 'runway' is evident. But, if for example a suitable field is regularly used, what on earth do you call it?
HOWEVER
Mr Graham Frost, a great friend of this 'Guide', has kindly pointed out that the Taylorcraft Plus D, G-AHHY (ex LB369), was registered to Mr David Johnson from 23.10.56 until 05.10.58. Initially at this address before moving to Gosport in Hampshire. It was later sold to Rhodesia as VP-YPX. So, this appears to provide sufficient proof that an airstrip did once exist here?
POSING A QUESTION?
Right from the start of this project, now over a quarter of a century ago in 2026, it was clear that the 'Guide' would need to pose questions. Rather than always trying to provide answers. And this is yet another example. If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be much appreciated.
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