Sydney/Mascot
Aerodrome - c.1930
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In 1921, following the creation of the CAB, the Government decided to assume control of Mascot Aerodrome on the recommendation of Capt. Edgar Johnston, Superintendent of Aerodromes. Although the AA&E Co folded in 1923, Mascot continued to develop in CAB hands. In 1922 an access road was constructed, and in 1923 works were carried out to drain and improve the landing area. The only hangar, however, remained the original AA&E Co canvas 'Richards Patent Hangar' until this blew away in a storm. By the early 1930s more permanent buildings had been constructed, as shown in the photo above c.1930. Mostly the hangars were constructed by the CAB and either used for its own purposes or leased out, particularly to the Australian Aero Club (NSW Section) whose headquarters were at Mascot. However, several other operators, notably Kingsford Smith and Ulm's Australian National Airways also constructed hangars at the aerodrome. Note the 'Shell' emblem on the apron. Roll your cursor over the photo above to identify various features... (Photo: CAHS collection) Back to the main Airports & Aerodromes Index
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