Hyderabad State Aero Club was an airport club in the Hyderabad State, India. It became the airfield for the VII Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan's aircraft. The club hosted the first-ever air show at the Begumpet airport in the year 1937.
History
The club started in 1936. Air transportation in Hyderabad got a flying start when the first air show was hosted in 1937 by the Hyderabad State Aero Club and caught the eye of the VII Nizam. The foundation for the terminal building was laid by Princess Durrushevar in November 1936. The Hyderabad Aero Club was formed, and it became the airfield for Nizam of Hyderabad's aircraft. The club had 70 members in 1938 and offered four cross-country flights.
The second airport was further built with the provision of a proper airport terminal building in 1937, after realizing the need for a full-fledged airport for Hyderabad.
References
- Akbar, Syed (8 March 2018). "International Women's Day 2018: Woman flying power hits amnesia zone at airshow". Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- Pisharody, Rahul V. (15 March 2014). "Hyderabad, The City Of Wings As Well". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- Syed, Akbar (16 August 2017). "Glorious history of civil aviation in Hyderabad stuck in air pocket". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- Buradikatti, Kumar (16 September 2019). "The last Nizam's indelible imprint on Kalaburagi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- "The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : 'Spectacular' air show of yore". The Hindu. 15 October 2008. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- "Hakimpet airport: Fuelling point for war planes during World War II". The Times of India. 11 August 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
External links
- History of Hyderabad Aero Club Archived 13 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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