The airfield opened in December 1913 for 2 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corp (1 Squadron operated observer balloons). Montrose was the first operational military airfield in the UK, and closed on 4 June 1952. The airfield is now set for an industrial park, and some of the original 1913 hangers are used by companies, with one preserved by the museum.
The airfield's position, on the site of an army base, was chosen because aeroplanes based there could defend nearby major Royal Navy harbours.
We spent a good 90 minutes looking at exhibits there, then lunch called. Technology showed a nearby beach café, but it was only serving takeaways and the weather wasn't good for sitting out. However there was a sit-down burger joint next door.
The menu - which has a lot more than just burgers - is a punners delight. We had the Original Moo Coo Aberdeen Angus burger from the page of the menu headed Absolutely Burgered.
Then a brief walk along the beach, which was at high tide,
and then to our overnight hotel - The Park which was packed and because a large group was booked into the restaurant at the time we wanted to eat we had to accept a later time. But over a glass of Prosecco in the bar the barman managed to get us into the restuarnat where we placed our order before the large family group were seated.
It was a good meal, and we had Durbanville Hills Pinotage as well!
Our room was small but we had a good nights sleep.
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