Monument record 7198/296/1 - Garage Buildings, Rockingham Road, Kettering
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Summary
Macrae's Garage, Rockingham Road (later taken over by A E Smith). Requisitioned during WWII.
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Full Description
{1} The number of aircraft needing repair increased rapidly during 1940 and accommodation at the main centre at Sywell was found to be inadequate. This together with the policy of dispersal and the benefit of taking work to the people instead of the reverse with consequent saving in travelling, led to premises being requisitioned including Macrae's Garage at Rockingham Road, Kettering, which specialised in fuselage repair. It was later taken over by A.E. Smith for outer wing work.
<1> Gibson M.L., 1982, Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History, (unchecked) (Book). SNN100276.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN100276 Book: Gibson M.L.. 1982. Aviation In Northamptonshire: An Illustrated History. N.C.C.(Libraries Service). (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 486 279 (point) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2023 2:58PM
