What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: The first aerodrome in Manchester (1917 - 1924) was situated here. Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.
The first aerodrome in Manchester operated from 1917 to 1924, serving as a crucial early aviation hub that facilitated the development of air travel and military aviation in the region.
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Photo: Brian Cooper · CC BY 2.0