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FILTON AIRFIELD, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. An aerial view from the west showing the construction of a new runway at Filton Airfield.
Laing extended the runway westwards at Filton Airfield to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being built at the airfield. Work began in July 1946 on the new runway, which was 2, 725 yards long and 100 yards wide. The work required the requisitioning and removal of Charlton village and a temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction. The negative of this print was digitised and catalogued as part of the Britain from Above project
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1940s Airfield Construction Runway
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This aerial view captures the ambitious construction of a new runway at Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire. The photograph, taken in the 1940s by Aerofilms Limited as part of the Britain from Above project, showcases Laing's efforts to extend the runway westwards to accommodate the Bristol Brabazon airliner. The image reveals a vast expanse of land transformed into a bustling construction site. With meticulous precision, workers lay down layers upon layers of materials to create a 2,725-yard long and 100-yard wide runway. The magnitude of this endeavor becomes evident when considering that Charlton village had to be requisitioned and removed for its completion. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot, it is impossible not to marvel at the determination and ingenuity displayed during this era. The temporary flying strip adjacent to the construction site serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment towards progress. Digitized and catalogued by Historic England, this print offers us an extraordinary glimpse into aviation history. It reminds us that every innovation comes with sacrifices and challenges overcome through human resilience. Let us appreciate this remarkable documentation of Filton Airfield's transformation – an enduring symbol of human ambition reaching for new heights in aviation development.
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