Spuks Posted September 11, 2021 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) It had been posted in similar topic, but i share it once again in wishlist. Airfields should be fixed: Evreux runway alignment(marked in yellow): (1) approx. 1645 meters (1800 yards) aligned NE/SW, and (2) approx. 1600 meters (1750 yards) aligned E/W. null https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=1.222066&y=49.025966&z=14&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap Conches: grass surface on clay sub-soil. There were 2 concrete runways - (1) 1830 meters (2000 yards) aligned NE/SW, and (2) 1600 meters (1750 yards) aligned NW/SE. Each runway had an assembly hardstand at both ends. A perimeter road encircled the landing area. Both runways were equipped with permanent illumination and visual Lorenz systems, while the airfield had perimeter lighting and a beam approach system. https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=0.962162&y=48.943272&z=13&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap Airfields could be added: Saint-André-de-l’Eure https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=1.269365&y=48.895535&z=13&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap Marcilly-la-Campagne https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=1.222040&y=48.843367&z=14&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap Dreux-Vernouillet https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=1.358425&y=48.701224&z=13&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap Lonray still can be seen(marked in yellow) Lonrai (Lonray) (48 28 06 N – 00 01 59 E) General: a small fighter strip in NW France 4.4 km NW of Alençon and immediately N of the village of Lonrai. History: prepared spring 1944. Surface and Dimensions: measured approx. 1370 x 185 meters (1500 x 200 yards). Aircraft were dispersed under trees off the N and S ends of the strip. Infrastructure: none noted. https://remonterletemps.ign.fr/comparer/basic?x=0.041774&y=48.466973&z=15&layer1=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN50.1950&layer2=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS.1950-1965&mode=doubleMap it all in detailed area of map. Edited September 18, 2021 by Spuks 3
TheSkipjack95 Posted March 3, 2023 Posted March 3, 2023 Add Beynes Thiverval to the list. Notable gliding centre pre war, used by the Germans during the war, and an important location for post war French aviation (CAP aircraft were assembled here). In purely practical terms the 1000*200m odd strip should be more than suitable for the fighters, and the slope on the south western edge was used to launch early sailplanes, and one could attempt to jump off it too. And as a current user of that field, it would make me extremely happy. null
tempusmurphy Posted April 22, 2023 Posted April 22, 2023 Whilst on the subject of new airfields, can I throw in a vote for North Weald, it was a well known spitfire base https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Weald_Airfield also would it be possible to add Southend pier also known as HMS Leigh fantastic map well done !!
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