Hog Hill
HOG HILL: Model flying site
Operated by: Ilford Model Aero Club
Location: Just N of the A1112 (B174), roughly 4nm NNE to NE of Ilford town centre and about 3nm NW of Romford town centre
Period of operation: Unknown? Certainly in 1914 and probably well before?
A MICHAEL T HOLDER GALLERY
We have Mike Holder, a great friend of this 'Guide', to thank for discovering this location. And for providing the following items.
This article in five parts to make it easier to read, was published in the Eastern Counties Times on the 3rd April 1914.
The local area and area views are from my Google Earth © derived database. Please note that not all locations listed are pinned in my database.
NOTES: Quite soon after starting this project it became clear that model flying sites had to be included. Indeed, it can easily be argued that it was with models that the advent of fixed wing aviation was pioneered - by Sir George Cayley back in the late 18th century, began with practical experiments using models. And indeed, the use of models to advance aviation technical knowledge is still of utmost importance, usually in wind tunnels of course, but also by amateur enthusiasts making experimental designs and exploring other aspects.
I noted with much interest reading the article above that one model maker back in 1914 had been using aluminium! So, way ahead of its use becoming common in the construction of full-size aircraft. And indeed, even then, mostly as an alternative to wood and usually covered in fabric. It is of course well out of the scope of this 'Guide', but over the many years, have found that the history of aircraft design and production becomes ever more interesting.
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