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Swineham


SWINEHAM:   Civil Landing Ground

Location:  Roughly 1nm ENE of Wareham town centre

Period of operation:  1920s


NOTES:  We have Mr Graham Frost, a great friend of this 'Guide', for finding some evidence of this location existing. To date, (2025), we have found no other supporting information. If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be much appreciated. 

Local map c.1914
Local map c.1914
Aerial photo c.1948
Aerial photo c.1948
Local area map c.1961
Local area map c.1961



Mike Holder, another great friend of this 'Guide' has provided two maps and two aerial photos.





Local view
Local view
Aerial vertical c.1947
Aerial vertical c.1947
Local area view
Local area view


The local and local area views are from my Google Earth © derived database. Please note that by far not all of the flying sites in this 'Guide' are pinned on my database.


 

MORE NOTES:  I have to say, that after starting this project, now over a quarter of a century ago, am very glad I decided to call it a 'Guide'. Have been often surprised, given that this is recent history, (mostly going back only two hundred years or so), just how difficult it can often be to pinpoint exact locations. And also, obtain information. This location being a fine example.




 

 

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