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Originally Posted by janwhin
According to the Newcastle Journal of 13 May, the squadron landed at Scremerston on the morning of the 12th, having flown from Edinburgh. Major Burke was named as one of those landing. There is mention of a Lieutenant Rodwell, the last to arrive, having flown too far inland, he missed his points and overshot by 20 miles to the south. Nothing about a Hauxley landing on 11th.
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That tallies with my records - I suspect the landing at Hauxley took place on the 13th as Burke was on his way from Scremerston to Blyth. That would explain the lack of a mention in the
Journal.
The photo is credited to "R Arkless" and shows a policeman standing in front of a BE.2a marked "228". I will try and scan it and post it if that doesn't contravene any forum rules. There are some buildings on the skyline which may confirm the location.