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Relief Landing Field –
Hargrave


I would like to provide a special thank you to Harry Setchell who provided the first conclusive proof as to the location and existence of this Relief Landing Field (Please see the attached map)


General Information

Base / Station:  Hargrave

Province: Manitoba

Period(s) of Use:

Location:

Elevation:

Integral Units: R1 to No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School in Virden, MB

Structures:

Commanding Officers:

Unit Duties / Information:

Aircraft Flown:

Financial Impact:

Station Magazine/Newspaper:

Date / Reason for closure: According to Harry Setchell this site was developed but prone to spring flooding. The site at Lenore was constructed later to replace this site.

Site details:

Aerodrome:

Runways:

Current Status:

Married Quarters: N/A

Extract from the Air Navigation Map provided by Harry Setchell on Facebook

Location – Google Map

This location is approximate based on the location shown in the attached navigation map provided by Harry Setchell. I would love to find out additional information to confirm the exact coordinates.


  • Site Plan:
    • https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c5883/385?r=0&s=4

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