Whitehead Aircraft Manufacturing Company
The Hanworth Air Park Heritage Group is seeking approval to uncover an historic aircraft calibration site relevant to the heritage of Whitehead Aircraft Manufacturing Company.
The Hanworth Air Park Heritage Group is seeking approval from the head of parks and open spaces to clear and make visible an historic aircraft calibration site at Hanworth Air Park. This initiative is relevant to the heritage of Whitehead Aircraft Manufacturing Company, which manufactured aircraft. The Friends of Hanworth Air Park presented their aims at the Hanworth Area Forum in October 2026.
The group proposes to uncover one of the circular concrete installations, identified as compass swings used for calibrating aircraft. This project is currently pending approval. No further council discussions or decisions are currently scheduled regarding this proposal.
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