Page 10 - Cranwell Photographs

Below left: Sopwith Triplane N5351, the second production machine constructed by the Lincoln firm of Clay1on and Shuttleworth, one of several Lincoln companies to build aeroplanes during the Great War, photographed on a visit to Cranwell in February 1917, prior to its delivery to 8 Squadron, RNAS, based at Vert Galand, France.
Below right: This aeroplane repair shop contains a large variety of aircraft, including DH.6, Avro 504 and Sopwith types awaiting repair or salvage. DH.9A E8534 is conspicuous in the foreground. This photograph is believed to have been taken in 1918.
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Left: Construction of East Camp on the South airfield began late in 1917 and was well under way when this view was taken on 25th February 1918. These buildings, unlike the first timber and corrugated iron structures, were to be more permanent and were constructed in brick. The extensive railway system built to help construction is clearly seen. The special branch line was built to run from Sleaford to Cranwell to cater for workman's trains and for moving materials. It was extended to run across the North Airfield to reach the Lighter Than Air site and was used to move servicemen to and from Sleaford. It continued in use for passengers until 1927, but was not finally closed until August 1956