Shobdon airfield is located in shobdon hr6, and offers grass pitches. Shobdon airfield photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The caa guidance permits essential maintenance flights to take place during the current covid19 restrictions. The wartime airfield consited of a concrete and tarmac runway with a grass runway extension, two aircraft hangars of type t2 design and six of blister design. This map is reproduced with the kind permission of pooleys flight equipment ltd.
If you are inspired by the hard work and dedication of our students, why not follow in their footsteps and contact us to arrange a trial flight. Shobdon airfield cafe biker cafe guide biker cafes in. Mrs joan walpole a former waaf based at raf shobdon now aged 95 years prepares to unveil the new war memorial at the former raf shobdon airfield. We also offer experience flights, gift vouchers, advanced training courses, as well as differences training, pilot revalidation, permit inspections, microlight maintenance and repairs. Sad to hear today that roy harvey died yesterday on 30th june 2018. Guy and i decided that shobdon was as far as we could go, and made our first visit to this delightful airfield, booking a hotel in leominster. This year the laa is celebrating 70 years since it was originally founded as the popular flying association pfa. During world war ii raf shobbon was set up as home to no. The airfield cafe serves a large menu, with the famous shobdon roast on a sunday lunchtime. Father christmas flies into shobdon airfield shobdon. Shobdon airfield located in the magnificent marches on the england wales.
Shobdon, herefordshire hr6 9lt 01568708059 mob 07766708884. At booker airfield our billets were easily the best i have ever been in. The club was able to operate an auster autocrat from the former grass landing area at the southern end of the airfield and a temporary clubhouse was installed in the old wartime control tower. Old map of shobdon airfield in 19001903 old map of shobdon. The memorial honours the men and women of no 5 glider training school, formed at raf shobdon in 1942. To celebrate the raf centenary year and shobdon airfields part in that history, herefordshire aero club will be hosting a day of guided airfield tours with high tea refreshments. The population had increased to 816 by the time of the 2011 census. When i learned of the existence of instructional centres for the unemployed during the 1930s and the fact that one was built in shobdon, herefordshire, i was determined to discover its location. As a tribute, the cafe has named a breakfast option by the same name.
It acted as a reception point for casualties received from southampton being distributed to local hospitals. Since childhood he has been fascinated by all aspects of aviation history. The perimeter of the airfield is occupied by several light industries and these, together with others developed close by, have brought many jobs to the area. Welcome to swift light flight at shobdon airfield, the ideal place to learn to fly microlight aircraft, both fixed and flexwing. This place is situated in county of herefordshire, west midlands, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 52 15 0 north, 2 52 0 west and its original name with diacritics is shobdon. Shobdon airfield parachuting and frequency change pilot. With this in mind new airfields were required and in 1940 pembridge landing ground opened and became immediately operational when no. Formerly the pembridge landing ground, shobdon airfield has been in operation since 1941 with a fascinating wartime history as a glider training base. Uk airfield guide a guide to the history of british. Since passing his gft for a private pilots license on the 30th june 1989 in the cessna 152 gwacb at wycombe air park the gates of opportunity opened and he has, for example, flown an aircraft in every country in western europe registered in each country. Situated on the land of the former power house to shobdons airfield, the old power house cottage 1 is in a fantastic location for exploring this historic area of herefordshire. Ww2 peoples war douglas smithson glider pilot, part 6 bbc.
With the outbreak of war in september 1939, one of the first priorities of the british high command was to secure the country against any invasion plans that hitler might already have. At shobdon airfield, herefordshire hr6 9nr welcome to the website of the shobdon food and flying festival. We enjoy a vibrant, friendly club, with great food, great flying and maintenance facilities as well as the benefit of being unimpeded by controlled airspace restrictions. Altogether 1,345 pilots, 291 gliding instructors and 218 tug pilots were trained at shobdon during world war ii and they saw action in the major airborne operations, including the landings on sicily and the normandy beaches d. A history of shobdon airfield see our video shobdon. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and are close to the welsh hills. Shobdon have a very detailed noise abatement map on there website with clear. Originally i assumed that it was on the site of what is now shobdon airfield, but it turns out i was wrong. Created by shobdon primary school in hereford as part of the 20 herefordshire primary schools film project. Jun 26, 20 created by shobdon primary school in hereford as part of the 20 herefordshire primary schools film project. I flew up today for the first time, and found it quite easily. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of shobdon airfield francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. This page provides general information on recent aircraft movements, although not all activity on and around the airfield is recorded. High pressure will lie over the far south of the uk in the next few days, ensuring mostly settled and dry weather.
The following morning, back at the airfield, guy suggested that i should take our companions, one at a time seated in the front. In april 1962 the auster was at last permitted to use the main runway and the aero club began to enrol members from the general public. The old power house cottage 1 is an ideal property for a romantic getaway or a trip with friends to explore the history of herefordshire. A very friendly airfield, who offer a warm welcome to laaga aeroplanes. Click here to see our full programme schedule for the. The radio was very friendly, and the welcome very worm.
Plan flight to shobdon view shobdon notams view shobdon weather nearby airfields map users. Dedicated to the servicemen and women and civilian support staff who served at raf shobdon 19421945. Airfield has been in operation since 1941 with a fascinating wartime history as a. The airfield management are keen to note that the airfield remains fully open and visitors are very welcome provided that they call on the radio in good time before entering the atz. Shobdon airfield, is a mixture of laid back, relaxing fun, against a backdrop of manic aircraft movements. Our home based operators will be doing this on a managed and restricted basis. During that time 45 glider pilots,291 gliding instructors and 218 tug pilots were trained at shobdon. Open to all including pilots, kitbuliders and general aviation enthusiasts. Glider flying was of course very important to the war effort and it is fair to say it was only during ww2 that widescale use of large troop and equipment carrying gliders has occurred in aviation history. As i have said before, shobdon is one of my top 10 uk airfields and the cafe. Ceo light aircraft association the laa and the future. Congratulations to all our students who have completed huge milestones in the aviation ambitions. Herefordshire and worcs airfields in the second world war.
Father christmas flies into shobdon airfield published december 31, 2014 shobdon school were invited along to the airfield to see a very special person fly in. Clad in christmas hats and with christmas cheer we were warmly welcomed by a jolly reindeer and her helpers. Shobdon airfield located in the magnificent marches on the england wales borders the only licensed airfield in herefordshire and home of herefordshire aero club for over 50 years. Swift light flight at shobdon airfield microlight flights.
Even at the end of 1944 shobdon had 50 raf personnel on station here plus 216 waafs. Shobdon airfield cafe biker cafe guide biker cafes in the. Shobdon airfield cafe the area of the cafe formerly served use as shobdon airfield, when it opened in 1940 at the start of world war ii. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of shobdon airfield.
Based at shobdon airfield, with newsletter, events listings, details of courses and other gliding links. Shobdon airfield coffee shop, leominster restaurant. Altogether 1,345 pilots, 291 gliding instructors and 218 tug pilots were trained at shobdon during world war ii and they saw action in the major airborne operations, including the landings on sicily and the normandy beaches dday, and the battles of arnhem and the rhine. Shobdon is a village and civil parish in herefordshire, england, situated 15 miles north of hereford and six miles west of leominster. This will was separate from the one in our pay books and was kept by the. The old power house cottage 1 shobdon self catering. Address football pitch and changing rooms, shobdon airfield, shobdon airfield road, shobdon, hr6 9nr. Originally i assumed that it was on the site of what is now shobdon airfield, but it turns out i. Near the village of shobdon was a wood and when flying over it, with care. The shobdon airfield frequency will change on 1st may from a 25 khz channel 123. Aug 28, 20 when i learned of the existence of instructional centres for the unemployed during the 1930s and the fact that one was built in shobdon, herefordshire, i was determined to discover its location. We are the only licenced airfield in herefordshire. One twin bedroom ziplink, can be made into superking upon request with ensuite bath, separate shower, basin and wc.
A short film made by class 2 about the history of shobdon airfield. We organise uk open data by location and signpost the source. Buy herefordshire and worcs airfields in the second world war 1st edition by robin j. Our special babies are 2 x ba swallows and dehavilland moth minor. Berrow, defford, madley, pershore, shobdon, wolverhampton and worcester.
While i was there, three harriers made an approach, and then flew off, great to see. As you open up the front door of the semidetached cottage you will be greeted by a large bedroom to your right, fitted with two plush beds and a dressing table, this. Glider frial first flight experience gift activity vouchers. Openplan living space with kitchen, dining and living. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Also to those who gave their lives whilst serving here. Forty aircraft visited shobdon airfield today in fine weather as part of the light aircraft association laa uk tour 2016 including this homebuilt plumb biplane. Shobdon aerodrome is located in united kingdom, using icao code egbs. On this basis owners of ga aircraft are permitted to conduct aircraft maintenance flights. Glider pilot regiment memorial shobdon army rumour service. Coral casino set in beautiful north herefordshire surroundings at an historic ww2 airfield, eldorado casino our unique event combines the best gastronomy our part of the world has to offer, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, live music and lots more. Their courage and resolution were an example to all. Roy was a stalwart member of the hereford parachute club and will be remembered by many members. Shobdon court history shobdon court was built in the early 18th century when it was bought from robert chaplin by sir james bateman, and was similar in design to clarendon house in london.
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