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Stow Maries Aerodrome
Stow Maries AerodromeThe base was classified as an aerodrome by the Air Ministry of the time as it did not have paved runways but it consisted of a grassed field which allowed aircraft to take-off and land in any direction no matter from which way the wind was blowing. is a historical airfield located in the village of Stow Maries, Essex, England. The airfield was in use by the Royal Flying Corps (latterly the Royal Air Force) during the First World War. It has been given listed status on account of being the best preserved airfield complete with First World War era buildings and is open to the public as a visitor attraction. History The site, which is southwest of Maldon in Essex, was first surveyed as a possible aerodrome in August 1916, but it was not ready to accept aircraft until May 1917. The aerodrome was built as a direct response to the threat of German Zeppelin and Gotha bomber raids on the London area. It was built as part of a plan to site airfields from Dover to Edin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stow Maries
Stow Maries is a village and civil parish in the English county of Essex. It is located on the western (inland) end of the Dengie peninsula and forms part of the Purleigh ward in the Maldon district. The place-name 'Stow Maries' is first attested in the Feet of Fines for 1230, where it appears as ''Stowe''. In a Feudal aid of 1420 it appears as ''Stowe Mareys''. The name means 'place belonging to the Marisc family'. (Robert de Marisc held the manor in 1250. The name comes from ''Marais'' in France, meaning 'marsh' – the words are cognate.) Stow Maries Aerodrome An Aerodrome was established at Stow Maries in September 1916 during the First World War for the Royal Flying Corps. By 1919 the need for airfields lessened and Stow Maries was closed. The site was considered for development as an airfield during the Second World War but considered unsuitable due to the clay soil. Even though not opened it played a role nonetheless, being bombed by the Luftwaffe and used as an emergen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |