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2 unusual facts about Fylde


ASTRAEA

In April 2013 the first unmanned flight over British airspace was successfully completed when BAE Systems flew a Jetstream 31 from Warton, Fylde near Preston to Inverness in Scotland.

BAE Systems HERTI

HERTI stands for "High Endurance Rapid Technology Insertion" and was developed in Warton, United Kingdom.


Fylde Air Base

Located near Chegutu, Fylde Air Force Base is one of the three main air bases for the Air Force of Zimbabwe home to air defence and regimental training.

Keith Mercer

After he retired from playing football, Mercer stayed on the Fylde coast, living in Poulton-le-Fylde.

Riversway

The ward is in the southeast of the city, curving along the route of the Ribble from Broadgate to the docklands, where the river eventually meets the Fylde coast, and ultimately the Irish Sea.

Trinity – the hospice in the Fylde

Trinity – the hospice in the Fylde is a purpose built hospice on Low Moor Road (formerly Low Moor Lane) in Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England.


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