Cambridge Aerodrome , also known as Cambridge Airport, is a minor airport located in

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, a suburb of

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, Australia. It is located only a few kilometres from the primary airport,

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compulsorily acquired of land from a local farmer to establish an

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on the current site. It served as Hobart's main airport until the

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opened in 1956. Today, it is the base of

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, which specialises in day trips and scenic flights around Hobart and the

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of Tasmania; the Aeroclub of Southern Tasmania; and Heli Resources, a helicopter company that focuses on aerial work and flights in Antarctica. In 1992 it was sold by the

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. In June 2024, the aerodrome was put up for sale.

Accidents and incidents

On 10 March 1946, a

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aircraft operated by

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departed from Cambridge Aerodrome with a crew of four and 21 passengers for

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. Less than 2 minutes after take-off, the aircraft crashed at Seven-Mile Beach, killing all on board. At the time, it was Australia's worst civil aviation accident.Airliner Crashes into Sea
''The Mercury'' 11 March 1946 page 1

Airlines and destinations

References

External links

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