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Runway construction JLP01_01_007_05
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Date: 11th February 2022
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Runway construction JLP01_01_007_05
FILTON AIRFIELD, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. An aerial view showing trucks and workmen on the runway at Filton Airfield during concreting.
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 bustling activity of runway construction at Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire during the 1940s. The photograph showcases a fleet of trucks and diligent workmen diligently working on concreting the extended runway. Filton Airfield was undergoing expansion to accommodate the impressive Bristol Brabazon airliner, which was being constructed at this very location. In July 1946, Laing commenced their ambitious project to extend the runway westwards. The new runway spanned an impressive length of 2,725 yards and measured 100 yards wide. To facilitate this significant undertaking, Charlton village had to be requisitioned and removed from its original location. As a temporary measure, a flying strip was laid down for use while construction progressed on the new runway. The digitized negative print showcased here is part of Historic England's Britain from Above project and has been catalogued by Aerofilms Limited. It offers us a unique glimpse into the past as we witness history in motion – witnessing dedicated workers shaping an essential infrastructure that would soon serve as a vital lifeline for aviation enthusiasts. This snapshot serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination during times of rapid progress in aviation technology. It reminds us how even seemingly ordinary tasks like constructing runways played an integral role in shaping our world today.
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