Hyderabad Aero Club

Hyderabad State Aero Club was an airport club in the Hyderabad State, India.^[1] It became the airfield for the VII Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan's aircraft.^[2] The club hosted the first-ever air show at the Begumpet airport in the year 1937.^[3]

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.^[4] 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.^[5] The club had 70 members in 1938 and offered four cross-country flights.^[6]

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.^{[attribution needed]}

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

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[1] 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.

[2] Pisharody, Rahul V. (15 March 2014). "Hyderabad, The City Of Wings As Well". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.

[3] 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.

[4] Buradikatti, Kumar (16 September 2019). "The last Nizam's indelible imprint on Kalaburagi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 July 2024.

[5] "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.

[6] "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.

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