Broadwell airfield (south)

purdey12345, on July 30, 2008, said:

The runway is largely intact. Kencot Hill Farm is just visible at top right of the image. More here on the history of this disused airfield here

© Andre Speek, on July 30, 2008, said:

I don't have to send the kids to school, just have them visit your Panoramio page Purdey ! Great lessons every time... :D

purdey12345, on July 30, 2008, said:

Bless you Andre! Nicest thing anyone's said to me all day :-)

wojtex, on July 31, 2008, said:

I have a feeling this is a rudiment of a road to the sky, to death, to heroism and to our present freedom. Greetings from Poland, Wojtek

purdey12345, on July 31, 2008, said:

Thanks for your thoughts Wojtek. I agree completely. Many of these old airfields have been built over. Others are still in use today either by the air force (RAF Northolt) or, like Bristol, have been made into proper civilian airports so it is good to have this one as it is to remind us of those dark days. By the way, I've just noticed that I had the position wrong so I've corrected it. This is the only runway here that still has all of its concrete surface. Best wishes, purdey