John Horovitz
3rd Nov 2005, 16:12
Does anyone have any further information on Pendeford Airfield. The airport was situated adjacent to Boulton and Paul Aircraft works. It was opened in 1938 by Amy Johnson and was the wartime home of No 28 Elementary Flying Training School operating 108 Tiger Moths. After the war, Lindsay Neale and Peter Tishaw died when the Balliol T2 crashed after the windscreen disintegrated a power dive. In 1956 Charles Chrichton directed the film 'The Man in The Sky' starring Jack Hawkins (flying a Bristol Freighter). Don Everall Aviation operated the airport with Auster J1N's, Beagle Terriers, Piper Colts and at least one Cherokee 160.
Sadly, a De Havilland Dove crashed onto some houses killing the crew and at least one occupant of the houses - this was the end for Pendford Airport and it closed in 1970.
I do hope that the many knowledgable readers of these posts will reply. Thanks!
Sadly, a De Havilland Dove crashed onto some houses killing the crew and at least one occupant of the houses - this was the end for Pendford Airport and it closed in 1970.
I do hope that the many knowledgable readers of these posts will reply. Thanks!