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C Edwards

Up the road from where it comes down to the ford near the Alice Lisle . this road ending up on Fritham plain, where in WW2 there was an airfield. I think manned by the Canadian Air force. I believe the road is an old rd that comes from Pennington on the outskirts of Ringwood to Ibsley and then on to South Gorely and North Gorley In the rural area of Fordingbridge. Am amazed to learn that there was also another Airfield at Ibsley. The way that the Avon zigs and zags a;long the River Valley made me think that there was not enough flat land that was long enough for a plane to take off and land. Reference that Chapel at Cross Plains or something like it. Is it linked to a very similar chapel at South Gorely way?

Dan Major

Hi Anthony, great site, we love the new forest and this has given some places to visit. can you forward my details to armand would love to speak about ibsley as the airfields of the forest are great passion of mine. Dan

Strolling Guide

Hi Dan, Thanks for your kind comments. I have forwarded a copy of your email to Armand. Hope he gets in touch with you.

Armand Venditti

Hi Anthony Sorry for the long wait in getting back to you.Thanks you very much for your repley.I was hoping to receive a little history regarding the area.It was a very place to be in. Armand

Strolling Guide

Hi Armand Apart from the memorial, I am sorry to say that there is very little evidence of the old airfield. The site has been used for gravel extraction and most of it is now under water.

Armand

I was stationed at Ibsley Air Field 1944 wwII. 8TH Air Force with the 83RD Airdrome Sqd. Interested in knowing what is going there. Armand Venditti

Many Thanks.

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