DeepestSouth
2nd Jan 2010, 13:40
The Officers Mess at Jurby has now been demolished. It was latterly the Jurby Hotel and as a wooden building intended to last for only 15 or 20 years it was WELL past its 'sell by date' - by a good 40 or more years. This link will take you to the Isle of Man Newspapers report, with some photos.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/North-loses-landmark-as-Jurby.5942766.jp
Although the whole airfield technical site is gradually being developed, there are a number of interesting buildings still in existence, some protected, and the 'air side' is very much in use for motor sports and for model aircraft flying. Jurby Church has a fascinating stained glass window featuring aircraft and some interesting military graves, plus the grave of Howard Pixton, winner of the 1914 Schneider Trophy. Jurby is well worth a visit if you are visiting the Isle of Man.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/North-loses-landmark-as-Jurby.5942766.jp
Although the whole airfield technical site is gradually being developed, there are a number of interesting buildings still in existence, some protected, and the 'air side' is very much in use for motor sports and for model aircraft flying. Jurby Church has a fascinating stained glass window featuring aircraft and some interesting military graves, plus the grave of Howard Pixton, winner of the 1914 Schneider Trophy. Jurby is well worth a visit if you are visiting the Isle of Man.