
What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: RFC/RNAS/RAF Calshot 1913-61 Seaplane and Flying Boat station. Base for the High Speed Flight, winners of the Schneider Trophy 1927, 1929, 1931 For further information visit: www.transportheritage.com Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
Calshot Seaplane Base served as a crucial facility for the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service, and later the Royal Air Force from 1913 to 1961, playing a significant role in early aviation development and hosting the High Speed Flight which won the Schneider Trophy three consecutive times.
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Places near here
Main Hangar (calshot Former Rnas Station Immediately South of Castle)Listed building · 15 yd
Calshot AirfieldMemorial · 132 yd
Calshot CastleListed building · 166 yd
Calshot BeachBeach / strand · 539 yd
Stanswood BayBay · 1.2 mi
Sprats Down PlantationForest · 1.4 mi
Chilling CliffCliff · 1.6 mi
Badminston PlantationWood · 1.9 mi
Harbour Master TowerCastle, fort or tower · 2.3 mi
Hill Head HarbourHeritage attraction · 2.8 mi
Titchfield Haven Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.9 mi
Air Transport Auxiliary MonumentMonument or public art · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Graham Tiller · CC BY 2.0