Kai Tak

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 21:00
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1927
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Northwest perimeter of Kai Tak Aerodrome showing the matshed structures of RAF Kai Tak that had been damaged during the typhoon on 20 August 1927. It was the first serious typhoon that the Base had witnessed. 

"During the afternoon the Kai Tak Aerodrome was struck by the full velocity of the wind. Matsheds were blown down and stripped of their roofs, and although the aeroplanes were carefully watched and protected, several of them were damaged. Of about 20 machines in the sheds, 6 were put out out of action temporarily......" 

Hong Kong Daily Press 22 August 1927 refers.

(The former road system and the nullah opposite RAF Kai Tak can be viewed here