tigger2
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Barton Aerodrome
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I thought Croyden predated Barton? as it was the first to introduce Air Traffic Control,but I could be wrong!
anyhow great photos thanks for sharing.
anyhow great photos thanks for sharing.
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Yes, the original control tower at Croydon was built around 1918 and demolished in 1928 to be replaced with the new control tower (which is still there).
Original wooden control tower
Replacement Tower 1928
Again great photos an and thanks for sharing.
tigger2
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Is the 'new' tower at Croydon still used as the control tower? It's certainly another nice looking building.
Is the 'new' tower at Croydon still used as the control tower? It's certainly another nice looking building.
Quite happy to bow to those with more knowledge
Is the 'new' tower at Croydon still used as the control tower? It's certainly another nice looking building.
The 1928 tower is gorgeous, we couldnt even construct something like that these days it would be cold and functual.
Ummmmmmhhhh control towers. Thanks tig.
tigger2
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Ringways new one looks like an over-sized soil pipe
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I remember going to Barton a few years ago with a friend who was into planes & was given a flight with an instructor as an Xmas present.
The weather wasn't too good so he only got to do a circuit & some taxi-ing.
The weather wasn't too good so he only got to do a circuit & some taxi-ing.
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Yes, the original control tower at Croydon was built around 1918 and demolished in 1928 to be replaced with the new control tower (which is still there).
Original wooden control tower
Replacement Tower 1928
Again great photos an and thanks for sharing.[/QUOTE
I love that tower it ouses history of the bygone age of aviation & grandeur (hope I spelt that right)
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krela
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I'm struggling to see the relevance of this place to the forum. It is neither derelict, abandoned, or otherwise unseen?
