Normandy Farm
NORMANDY FARM: Temporary Landing Ground (Aka HILLMORTON and RUGBY)
Operated by: Claude Grahame-White
Period of operation: 23rd April 1910
Location: Very roughly equidistant between the A428 and A5(T), just ENE of Hillmorton and about 3nm E to ESE of Rugby town centre
This was the first landing Claude Grahame-White made, after taking off from PARK ROYAL in West London in his first attempt to win the Daily Mail London to Manchester Air Race. On this first stage he broke the UK distance record, flying non-stop for 83 miles. In the event it was won by the French aviator Louis Paulhan.
Further information about the race can be found in the listings for: BURNAGE, HADEMORE CROSSING, HENDON, LICHFIELD, ROADE, RUGBY flying sites and WORMWOOD SCRUBS.
A MICHAEL T HOLDER GALLERY
We have Mike Holder, a great friend of this 'Guide' to thank for the following items:
Note: The photo shows Claude Grahame-White taking off from NORMANDY FARM on the 23rd April 1910.
Note: The local area view is from my Google Earth © derived database.
NOTES: The story of this race is fascinating and Claude Grahame-White's escapades especially are worthy of mention. If eager for more details please also see my article: The London to Manchester Air Race.
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