Copy of a plan of the aerodrome at Sharjah, originally enclosed with a letter from the Political Residency to the Bahrain Political Agent, dated 7 May 1949 (f 104). Copy of a plan of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Station at Sharjah. Individual buildings and areas are identified and numbered within t...
Copy of a plan of the aerodrome at Sharjah, originally enclosed with a letter from the Political Residency to the Bahrain Political Agent, dated 7 May 1949 (f 104). The map has been traced or reproduced from the map of the RAF station at folio 3, although this map is entitled ‘Sharjah’ instead o...
The map shows the north east area of the Bahrain islands, focusing on the waters between Manama town and Muharraq Island. The coastlines are drawn as black line, with key flying boat base features (moorings, alighting area, pier, proposed site for passenger shelter) indicated in red ink.
Map showing the area and situation of the civil aircraft landing ground on Muharraq Island
Scope & Content:
The map shows Muhurraq Island, and the causeway linking Muharraq to Manama. Also shown are principal roads, tracks, buildings (including the Political Agency in Manana), islands, and the location of several underwater freshwater springs. A rectangle on Muharraq Island indicates the area specifie...
