Wingfield Aerodrome
Former airport of Cape Town, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wingfield Aerodrome was first the Cape Town Municipal Aerodrome, then Air Force Station Wingfield under the SAAF, before being used as a Fleet Air Arm base by the Royal Navy. After World War II, the aerodrome reverted to being the municipal airport for a while. The history of Wingfield is synonymous with the history of flight in South Africa, including pioneering attempts at commercial aviation.[1]
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Location | Cape Town |
Coordinates | 33°54′24.9″S 18°31′53.46″E |
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