Satellite and aerial maps of Hamble South with nearby locations
Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
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Hamble , England | 1.0 | 045 | EGHM |
Warsash , England | 2.5 | 125 | |
Vosper Thornycroft , England | 5.4 | 317 | GBWST |
Port of Southampton , England | 5.7 | 303 | GBSOU |
Segensworth North , England | 5.9 | 076 | |
Mayflower Park , England | 7.1 | 307 |
Hamble South |
1916 to 1931 | ||
50° 51' 32.32'' N 1° 19' 51.96'' W | ||
Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, England | ||
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Elevation: 50 feet |
Land acquired by Avro adjacent to the Seaplane base in 1916, where an aircraft factory was built amdist a community of aviation activities. Juan de Cierva moved here in 1925 to begin a 15 year collaboration with Avro on the development and production of autogyros, which eventually transferred to Hanworth.
The airfield component closed and flying was transferred across the road to Hamble North around 1931. The factory remained open.
The airfield component closed and flying was transferred across the road to Hamble North around 1931. The factory remained open.
List of aircraft and events at Hamble South |
Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
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1932 | C.19 IV P | G-ABXH |