Papers: Tal-y-Cafn Gliding School

This material is held atGwasanaeth Archifau Conwy / Conwy Archive Service

  • Reference
    • GB 2008 CX606
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1945-2001
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 envelope

Scope and Content

Photocopied material including photographs, Gliding School member's documents and presscuttings.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Tal-y-Cafn Gliding School, known formally as the Aberconwy Gliding School, was set up in 1943 to provide glider training to Air Training Corps cadets aged 15 to 18 from Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Llandudno and Llanrwst. It closed circa 1945 after the Second World War ended.

Access Information

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