Centenary of Flight

2010 is a very special year for Southampton Airport and aviation in Hampshire, as it marks 100 years since the first ever flight at the airport.

Back in 1910, local man, Edwin Rowland Moon, triumphantly flew his homemade Moonbeam II aircraft from the fields of North Stoneham Farm which is now Southampton Airport, at a time when aircraft were in their infancy.

This demonstration of innovation and ingenuity inspired many more local people to design and build aircraft around the south Hampshire region, including the world famous WWII Spitfire aircraft and Skeeter helicopters to name but a few.

To mark the centenary year in 2010, a series of events are being planned throughout the region to celebrate Hampshire’s rich and proud historical links to aviation and aerospace industries. The activities aim to celebrate the innovation that continues to grow today, and further encourage inward investment to the region.

The Centenary of Flight 2010 celebrations are being organised and supported by