What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Castle Vale estate was built by Birmingham City Council (from 1964) on the site of Castle Bromwich Military airfield (1914-1958) Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.
Castle Vale estate stands on the former site of Castle Bromwich Military Airfield, which played a significant role in British military aviation from World War I through to its decommissioning in 1958.
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