Page 22 • The HERALD • 26th January 2023 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v We offer a Full Range of Carpentry and Building Services: • Full Design Service • Garage and Loft Conversions • Extensions • Fitted Kitchens and Bathrooms • Brickwork • Flat Roofs • Conservatories • PVCu Windows • Decking • Fencing, Pergolas and Gates D&G CARPENTRY & BUILDING Over 25 years experience, so for a fast and friendly service with free estimates call on 07767 833227 or 023 8089 9371 S H PLASTERING Contact Sam on 07896 830160 No Job is Too Small! Local • Reliable Service Wet clean or Dry clean • Carpets • Rugs • Upholstery • Cushions • Mattresses • Caravans & Motor Homes Contact Chris for a free estimate and advice. We have full liability insurance 023 8104 0185 07770 792361 clean-u-up@hotmail.com We provide one of the best professional Carpet & Fabric cleaning Systems THE CALSHOT AIR CRASH Calshot Castle was built in the 16th century to guard against invasion. For nearly 500 years it has witnessed many historical events on the water. From medieval ships leaving Southampton, to the departure of the Titanic, and the modern cruise ships of today, the castle has seen it all. e view from the castle has also been witness to many historical aviation events. In 1929 and 1931 it was the venue for the Schneider Trophy race for seaplanes and ying boats. en during both World Wars, seaplanes and ying boats of the Royal Navy and RAF were based there. It was even the scene of a ypast by the German Hindenburg airship in 1936. But the water that surrounds Calshot Castle also has a tragic history when it comes to ying. Over the last hundred years or so there have been several devastating air crashes. e rst account of a fatal accident at Calshot was June 1914 when a Navy seaplane nose-dived into the water at high speed. Two airmen were killed. Another seaplane crashed just tenmonths later inApril 1915. e aircra had only been in service at Calshot for two days when it embarked on a test ight from the HMS Ben-my-Chree, a First World War seaplane carrier anchored o Ashlett Creek. Reports tell how the seaplane nose-dived near the ship, crashing into the Solent. As like before, two airmen lost their lives. Another fatality occurred in August that year when an airman ying a Sopwith Schneider oatplane from Calshot, crashed into the water from a height by Marc Heighway, mheighway@hotmail.com Peacock su ered a broken arm and leg and died from his injuries the next day at Netley Hospital. Leading Aircra man Foley was found dead in the Solent ten days later. April 1937 would see the next tragedy unfolding over the Calshot skies, when a Saunders-Roe ying boat clipped the water and overturned into the sea. ree airmen were killed in the accident. A month later one of the men was washed ashore at Lee-on-Solent. He was identi ed through marks on his RAF uniform. Short Sunderland crash off Calshot in November 1951 - in water lodged in the S5’s tail, missing half his head. e aircra ’s tail had to be cut open to remove his body. He is buried at All Saints’ Church, Fawley. In 1931 another man died in a Supermarine S6 o Calshot during a practice session for the Schneider Trophy. en just two years later in October 1933, another fatal accident involving a Supermarine occurred. e crash happened during take-o from RAF Calshot with four airmen on board. Flying O cer of 2,000 feet. en there appears to be no recorded fatalities near Calshot until March 1928, when one of the most well-known incidents occurred. It involved Samuel Kinkead, a highly distinguished pilot who had recorded 33 victories as a ghter ace in the First World War. He was killed attempting to become the rst man to travel at more than ve miles a minute whilst piloting a Supermarine S5 racing seaplane. It was initially believed he’d been thrown from the S5 during the accident, as his body was not recovered at the crash site. However, he was later discovered Continued on page 23 Calshot: A Place in Time New Forest and Waterside U3A hold their twice-monthly meetings in St Andrews Church Hall, Dibden Purlieu, starting at 2pm. e next meeting is on Tuesday 7th February for a talk given by Colin van Ge en titled ‘Calshot: A Place in Time’. Tea and biscuits are available a er the talk, and the meeting ends at approximately 3.30pm. New Forest and Waterside U3A have many interest groups such as gardening, history, discussion skittles and much more. ere is usually a lunch once a month and a holiday once a year. Other activities have included a visit to Bath Christmas Market and Hilliers for the lights. If you are interested in joining this friendly group please go along on the first or third Tuesday in the month or contact the secretary: u3a. nfwsecretary@outlook.com
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