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Bicester Aerodrome, Oxfordshire added to Everything Else in South East by firstadekit on 27/07/2022

Bicester Aerodrome, formerly RAF Bicester, is an airfield on the outskirts of the English town of Bicester in Oxfordshire. Dating back to 1916, this military airfield is notable as the location of the first flight of the prototype Handley Page Halifax in 1939 and was later the home of No. 71 Maintenance Unit, RAF (Royal Air Force); the RAF finally left in 2004.

Today the airfield is a substantially unmodified pre-war RAF station with many listed buildings. The brick-built 1934 "Fort" type 1959/34 control tower survives, as do the two C-type and two A-type aircraft hangars.

In March 2013 Bicester Airfield was acquired from the MOD by Bicester Heritage Limited with the aim of developing the UK's first business park dedicated to historic motoring and aviation. Bicester Heritage aim to bring together the UK's cottage industry of specialists in order to promote not just the preservation but, specifically, the use of vintage aeroplanes and motor cars.

Park is Caversfield housing estate and walk to Caversfield Play Park.

Despite no longer in use by the MoD for MoD things, Caversfield park is maintained by the MoD on behalf of the US Air Force. There is a house for MoD Police. As such it's probably best to TOAL from the between the park and the main road. There's no official airspace restrictions here, but as many of the people living here are still military or ex, you may wish to be prepared should you be challenged.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.91865, -1.140776 • what3words: ///weds.charities.topic

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 27/07/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Burscough Mill, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Burscough Flour Mill located on the bank of the Leeds / Liverpool canal between Burscough and Latham. The mill was located alongside the canal which was crucial for transporting goods during its years of operation. The steam mill finally closed in 1998 and has since been repurposed as residential flats.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60095, -2.837927 • what3words: ///flip.guidebook.warrior

Burscough Curves, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Location of the old railway embankments that historically linked the Ormskirk/ Preston and Wigan / Southport lines together.
Rail services linking the lines were discontinued back in 1960’s and the track removed in 1973. Local campaigners have pushed Network Rail to reinstate the tracks and electrify the lines as the embankments still remain…but to date still no avail.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60535, -2.834129 • what3words: ///provide.headsets.creatures

Burnham Low Lighthouse, Sedgemoor (By gasbag43)

The Low Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset and the only one which is still active.

It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the foreshore. First lit in 1832, the Low Lighthouse was deactivated in 1969; but it was then re-established in 1993

Its a great location for photographers - particularly at sunset - but you get a different perspective on the structure itself and its location from the air

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.24838, -3.005909 • what3words: ///roofer.agency.wasp

Ulcombe Recreation Ground, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

Ulcombe is a tiny village in Kent with a large recreation ground with lots of space to fly.

Fowlers Field Reservoir can be seen in the distance.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.20766, 0.645068 • what3words: ///forest.birdcage.ties

Great Chart, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Great Chart is an ancient village first recorded in 768. Little remains of the old village today

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14462, 0.836406 • what3words: ///played.weedy.dragon

Nant-y-Gro Dam Buster trials (remains), Powys (By liberator24)

This small dam in mid Wales played a part in the Dam Busters operation. In July 1942 a prototype charge was proof-tested at this dam in the Elan Valley, where 280lbs of high-explosive destroyed the central portion of the masonry dam. The experiment was a complete success. The evocative and sobering remains of the bombed dam may still be seen today.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.2578, -3.579719 • what3words: ///northward.piles.remarking

Black Nore Lighthouse, North Somerset (By Nairners)

This is an old lighthouse off the coast of Portishead. Great spot to test out orbits etc... loads of room and there is ample residential parking just next door. (I suggest parking on Pinecroft road).

In front of the lighthouse is a large (approx 10x10 feet) concrete pad which is great for TOAL as the area around is quite rocky and not suitable to rest a drone on.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.4847, -2.800626 • what3words: ///spud.luring.fixed

Singleton Lake, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Singleton Lake is a man made lake and forms part of the Ashford Green Corridor.

Very popular for bird watching and fishing.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14307, 0.844713 • what3words: ///edits.awake.twin

Pontsarn Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil (By gasbag43)

The Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860’s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the river was designed and built by Savin and Ward and their engineer Alexander Sunderland (as was the Cefn viaduct).

It has 7 spans and is an historic listed structure. It is situated in an area of natural beauty, with “the Blue Pool” and waterfall nearby.

Its located in a quiet little valley easily accessible on foot from the road above.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.77967, -3.385237 • what3words: ///stones.points.spit

Victoria Park, Kent (By grandad1950)

A large multi use park close to the centre of Ashford in Kent.

Very modern kids play area, a lake and lots of room to fly.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14437, 0.861856 • what3words: ///head.fines.adopt


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