Which Aerodrome?
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Timbukthree
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not in the U.K. The airport was notable during WW.II . The airport is still active, but I think the terminal building and control tower pictured have been demolished.
Last edited by evansb; 11th Mar 2008 at 16:46.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: norwich, norfolk, UK
Age: 75
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow, thank you, I just jumped in here with no knowledge at all ! Have no idea of any links with Shannon, But worst of all have nothing to post, "but I'll be back" So it's "OPEN HOUSE" Keith.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Timbukthree
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Both Lisbon and Shannon were trans-atlantic terminuses, and during World War II, both Ireland and Portugal were neutral. The aerodromes quickly became transfer points and gateways for many a spy, diplomat, refugee and celebrity. Secrets and personnel were often traded.
They are on a similar meridian of longitude (approx. 9 deg. W.) and are by the Atlantic Ocean. Pan Am's Flying Clippers made many trips between Foynes and Lisbon. In 1945 one of Pan Am's last Boeing 314 Flying Boat scheduled flights was made between Foynes and Lisbon.
They are on a similar meridian of longitude (approx. 9 deg. W.) and are by the Atlantic Ocean. Pan Am's Flying Clippers made many trips between Foynes and Lisbon. In 1945 one of Pan Am's last Boeing 314 Flying Boat scheduled flights was made between Foynes and Lisbon.
Last edited by evansb; 17th Mar 2008 at 18:20.
A Runyonesque Character
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: The South of France ... Not
Age: 74
Posts: 1,209
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
What bus?
In 1947 Carris purchased two double-deck Leyland Titan PD1A buses (#201-202). Next came 84 AEC Regent Mark III double deckers and 28 Mark Vs. These were followed by 232 front-entrance Mark V models. The Mark Vs were finally withdrawn in 1991.
