What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Sunderland Hangar 1918. The Sunderland flying boats flew from Calshot 1939 to 1993. Recorded plaque organisation: Calshot Activities Centre.
The Sunderland flying boats, operated from Calshot between 1939 and 1993, were crucial for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare during World War II and remained significant in various military and civilian roles until their retirement.
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Places near here
Main Hangar (calshot Former Rnas Station Immediately South of Castle)Listed building · 53 yd
Calshot CastleListed building · 118 yd
Calshot AirfieldMemorial · 179 yd
Calshot BeachBeach / strand · 585 yd
Stanswood BayBay · 1.3 mi
Sprats Down PlantationForest · 1.5 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
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