Runway Markings

Paul Francis
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23 Jan 2009 11:51 #11 by Paul Francis

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canberra wrote:
However from the plans I have seen of WWII airfields the RAF numbered runways in order of precedence, ie the main runway was number 1 and its reciprocal was number 2.

Just found a record in TNA which states, 'Runways are numbered in a clockwise direction, starting with the main runway'.
This would make its reciprocal No.4. I remember Thornaby was like this in the fifties.

Source: AP3384 - RAF Layout Specifications for Permanent Airfields. AIR10/9223

Graham

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carnaby
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23 Jan 2009 11:55 #12 by carnaby

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Hmm - seems I have just become NorwichPaul. :shock: (I'm using his PC)
The above entry was sent by me!

Graham

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P Bellamy
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23 Jan 2009 18:15 #13 by P Bellamy

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I've just had a look at two aerial photos of RAF Deenethorpe while in USAAF use.

April 1944: No runway markings whatsoever.
Early 1945: Short-form runway heading numbers only.

All the best,
PB

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