TEES VALLEY DETECTIVE TRAIL SOLUTION
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THE MISSION
The Tees Valley is home to many a pretty village, some well known, others a little less so. However, it is also an area steeped in history with fascinating gems to be uncovered around each and every corner. Whilst many may think they know everything about this picturesque part of England, there is one particular landmark found within this region whose origins have been lost over time.
But just where can this landmark be found? When did it originate? And, crucially, which landmark are we talking about?
The Tees Valley is home to many a pretty village, some well known, others a little less so. However, it is also an area steeped in history with fascinating gems to be uncovered around each and every corner. Whilst many may think they know everything about this picturesque part of England, there is one particular landmark found within this region whose origins have been lost over time.
But just where can this landmark be found? When did it originate? And, crucially, which landmark are we talking about?
THE LANDMARK
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Commissioned in 1938 in anticipation of World War 2 and opened in 1941, RAF Middleton St. George was build on Goosepool farm, which made way for the construction of the airfield.
Whilst never formerly called 'RAF Goosepool', most locals chose to refer to it by that name throughout its time in operation. It was allocated to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, hence the numerous references to Canadian soldiers and airmen you have come across en route. |
Following the war, in 1962, Flying Officer Jean Oakes became the first woman to fly at over 1000mph on a flight departing from RAF Middleton St. George, but just 2 short years later, the RAF left the station for good.
In 1966 it reopened as a civil airport - Teesside International. Controversially renamed 'Durham Tees Valley Airport' in 2004, the rebrand lasted just 15 years, and in 2019 was renamed 'Teesside International Airport' once more. However, to this day, some of the older inhabitants of Middleton St. George still refer to it as 'Goosepool Airport'...
In 1966 it reopened as a civil airport - Teesside International. Controversially renamed 'Durham Tees Valley Airport' in 2004, the rebrand lasted just 15 years, and in 2019 was renamed 'Teesside International Airport' once more. However, to this day, some of the older inhabitants of Middleton St. George still refer to it as 'Goosepool Airport'...
THE SOLUTION
NAME : Goosepool
YEAR : 1941
LOCATION: Middleton St. George
NAME : Goosepool
YEAR : 1941
LOCATION: Middleton St. George
