Park Farm
Note: Some years ago I made this comment: "This map is simply my guess as to where this site was located, bearing in mind that the extent of Dumfries would have been much smaller in those days. If anybody can either confirm or supply a more exact location, this advice will be most welcome."
In February 2021, Mike Holder, a great friend of this 'Guide', came up with the answers. See below.
PARK FARM: Temporary aerodrome
Operated by: The Berkshire Aviation Co
Location: Adjoining the A710, (New Abbey Road), near to and S to SSW of Dumfries
Period of operation: 13th May to the 20th ? 1921 (Known as the ‘Dumfries Flying Week’)
NOTES: It seems that Capt O. P. Jones flew the Avro 504K, G-EASF (ex D5858), into PARK FARM on the 11th May and, some records say, he carried 894 passengers during this week. However, it appears he stayed for ten days, see newspaper excerpt above, when he logged over 1000 passengers being carried aloft.
THE QUEST CONTINUES
In June 2026 Mike Holder discovered this article published in The Aeroplane magazine on the 8th June 1921. In this case the account claims that Capt. O. P. Jones had probably set a record, and today I think this claim is probably correct? Either way his sheer stamina seems remarkable and one has to wonder how he managed to fit in having something to eat and drink and a 'comfort break' or two.
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