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Calshot Castle

2 March 2010 by bigdaysout Leave a Comment

Built by Henry VIII in 1539, for over 400 years the Castle remained a fully manned artillery base. Calshot Naval Air Station opened in 1913 and during the First World War, Calshot provided Channel defence and a training base for pilots. In 1929 and 1931, Calshot was the venue of the famous Schneider Cup Trophy […]

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