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The site of Derby airport was first set aside for aviation uses in 1922.<ref name="shire">http://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/facilities/airports/derbyairport.html</ref> The airfield played a key role in the search for [[Charles Kingsford Smith]]'s ''Southern Cross'' following a forced landing in the Kimberley region during 1929 in an incident that would become known as the "Coffee Royal Affair".{{cn|date=July 2016}} Aviation pioneer [[Norman Brearley]], used aircraft of his [[West Australian Airways]] in the initial search effort flying outwards from Derby.<ref>http://www.janesoceania.com/australia_historical_truestories/index.htm</ref> |
The site of Derby airport was first set aside for aviation uses in 1922.<ref name="shire">{{cite web |url=http://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/facilities/airports/derbyairport.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-07-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20121127164204/http://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/facilities/airports/derbyairport.html |archivedate=27 November 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The airfield played a key role in the search for [[Charles Kingsford Smith]]'s ''Southern Cross'' following a forced landing in the Kimberley region during 1929 in an incident that would become known as the "Coffee Royal Affair".{{cn|date=July 2016}} Aviation pioneer [[Norman Brearley]], used aircraft of his [[West Australian Airways]] in the initial search effort flying outwards from Derby.<ref>http://www.janesoceania.com/australia_historical_truestories/index.htm</ref> |
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In 1938 it was proposed that Derby be used as a base for flying boat services carrying [[air mail]] from [[London]] to Australia via Egypt and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58993425</ref> |
In 1938 it was proposed that Derby be used as a base for flying boat services carrying [[air mail]] from [[London]] to Australia via Egypt and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58993425</ref> |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Shire of Derby/West Kimberley | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Derby, Western Australia | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 24 ft / 7 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°22′12″S 123°39′38″E / 17.37000°S 123.66056°E | ||||||||||||||
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Derby Airport (IATA: DRB, ICAO: YDBY) is located 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) southeast[1] of Derby, Western Australia.
History
The site of Derby airport was first set aside for aviation uses in 1922.[2] The airfield played a key role in the search for Charles Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross following a forced landing in the Kimberley region during 1929 in an incident that would become known as the "Coffee Royal Affair".[citation needed] Aviation pioneer Norman Brearley, used aircraft of his West Australian Airways in the initial search effort flying outwards from Derby.[3]
In 1938 it was proposed that Derby be used as a base for flying boat services carrying air mail from London to Australia via Egypt and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b YDBY – Derby (PDF). AIP En Route Supplement from Airservices Australia, effective 13 June 2024, Aeronautical Chart
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.janesoceania.com/australia_historical_truestories/index.htm
- ^ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58993425
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