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Hyderabad Aero Club

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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

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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

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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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