Daedalus, once a key Royal Naval Air Station, is now a bustling hub for aviation enthusiasts and local businesses. Its rich history and active role in supporting D-Day operations, make it a fascinating site to visit.
Facts:
- Daedalus was home to the Fleet Air Arm and hosted pioneering aircraft and hovercraft.
- HMS Daedalus was the busiest airfield on the South Coast during D-Day . It played a vital role in assembling and launching gliders for D-Day.
- Some of the original hangars and control tower still stand today. Some of which have been repurposed for modern industry.
- Daedalus hosts an annual air show, showcasing vintage and modern planes.
- It now features a business park and sits alongside the Hovercraft Museum and hovercraft slipway.
- The base was named after Daedalus, the mythical Greek inventor of flight.
Information:
Solent Airport Daedalus, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire PO13 9FZ
Summer Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (local) Winter Hours: 09:00 – SS (local) Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed New Year Day: Closed
01329 82 47 48
https://www.solentairport.co.uk/
