Newent
Note: This map only shows the position of Newent within the UK. If anybody can kindly offer advice about the location used for this venue, this will be much appreciated.
NEWENT: Temporary aerodrome
Operated by: Berkshire Aviation Company
Location: ? Newent is on the junction of the B4216 and the B4215
Period of operation: 27th September to the 14th October 1922
NOTES: It appears they performed here during the 'Gloucester Barton Fair'.
NEWENT: Two private microlight strips
NOTES: It appears that at least in 2005 there were two private microlight strips in the vicinity of Newent, very roughly 8nm NW of Gloucester according to the AAIB report EW/G2005/07/17.
Note: Both of these pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©
NOTES: A good look around Newent on Google Earth, (image date 2005), appeared to reveal these potential sites. But, it must be emphasised - this is purely my guess-work. If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be much appreciated.
Newent No.1 (01/19 356) was situated roughly 1.5nm SE of Newent
Newent No.2 (03/21 405) was situated roughly 2nm W of Newent
In both cases neither existed, (if they did exist of course), for very long. Perhaps two to three years.
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