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4 unusual facts about Coventry Airport


Janus Airways

It operated mainly from UK regional airports such as Lydd Airport and Coventry Airport, flying Handley Page Dart Herald and Vickers Viscount aircraft.

Lockheed Trophy

In 1963 the Lockheed trophy competition was held during the Baginton National Air Race.

Thomsonfly

Scheduled operations began on 31 March 2004 with four Boeing 737-500 aircraft, from a new passenger terminal at Coventry Airport.

Trans European Aviation

In early 1960 the operations base was transferred to Coventry Airport and a Bristol Freighter, previously owned by Air Condor, was acquired in October that year.


Baginton

Coventry Airport (built 1936), the Lunt Roman Fort and the ancient "Baginton oak" tree are within the village, whilst the Midland Air Museum and Electric Railway Museum, Warwickshire are just outside Baginton.


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Baginton

The Midland Air Museum on Rowley Road is adjacent to the northern boundary of Coventry Airport.