Talk given by Hugh Braga. Refers to the erection of Kai Tak's first steel aeroplane hangar that was completed in 1932 on the eastern side of the airfield. The hangar was shared initially by both civilian and military authorities until a purpose-built civilian hangar and administration block was completed on the western side of the aerodrome a few years later. Kai Tak's first steel hangar later became known as the "RAF Hangar".
Hong Kong Daily Press 11 February 1933
(Update: The "new" civil hangar and administration block were nearing completion by the end of 1935. The new facilities were opened in February 1936. Reports of the Director of Air Services for 1935 and 1936 refer)
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RAF 'shared' hangar
Interesting article, seem to have missed that one.
Initially, the hangar being shared space must have caused consternation for RAF senior officers having their pilots and ground staff in close proximity to civilian “amateur” fliers and mechanics.
Presumably this explains the excessively high, solid, corrugated steel wall, spanning the hangar’s width shown in this image.
1933 RAF's Shared Hangar
Thanks for the photograph.
As I understand, the hangar was divided equally between the military and civilian users of the aerodrome. Yes, the "division" appears to be the high corrugated sheeting wall as seen in the above photograph.
A visit made to the Aerodrome and Hangar in 1933 below.
In the article, "Field Cottage" was located at the northern end of the aerodrome.