mikeh Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 As I remember.The old USA military base in Norton many of us learned to drive at pre driving test in the 60s,was rumour has it , the final resting place for all the old American cars unable to return with the owners to the states.Some big old pit somewhere is holding some antique caddies six feet under.Rumour or fact.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never wrong Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Rumour it may have something to do with a blue cadillac that was bought in the 60s that belonged to diana dors and some business man in sheffield bought it and it was garaged up at norton for some time and that might be the start of the myth.I dont think norton was ever a US base it was the RAF it was mostly to do with radar and electronice no flying ever took place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Rumour it may have something to do with a pink cadillac that was bought in the 60s that belonged to diana dors and some business man in sheffield bought it and it was garaged up at norton for some time and that might be the start of the myth.I dont think norton was ever a US base it was the RAF it was mostly to do with radar and electronice no flying ever took place The Cadillac in question was actually parked for a time in Shukers garage at the bottom of Broad Street. Don't know about it being up at Norton aerodrome but I suppose it could have been. It did indeed belong to Diana Dors at one time but I seem to recollect it being a powder blue colour rather than pink. The story was that Diana Dors got rid of it because it was an automatic and driving tests weren't allowed in them at that time. Don't know whether that's true or not. You're right about Norton never being a U.S. base but I do believe that there were barrage balloons there during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn_11 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The Cadillac in question was actually parked for a time in Shukers garage at the bottom of Broad Street. Don't know about it being up at Norton aerodrome but I suppose it could have been. It did indeed belong to Diana Dors at one time but I seem to recollect it being a powder blue colour rather than pink. The story was that Diana Dors got rid of it because it was an automatic and driving tests weren't allowed in them at that time. Don't know whether that's true or not. You're right about Norton never being a U.S. base but I do believe that there were barrage balloons there during the war. I too remember the Cadillac stored at Shukers garage, next to the Durham Ox., and you're right it was Powder Blue, not pink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never wrong Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The Cadillac in question was actually parked for a time in Shukers garage at the bottom of Broad Street. Don't know about it being up at Norton aerodrome but I suppose it could have been. It did indeed belong to Diana Dors at one time but I seem to recollect it being a powder blue colour rather than pink. The story was that Diana Dors got rid of it because it was an automatic and driving tests weren't allowed in them at that time. Don't know whether that's true or not. You're right about Norton never being a U.S. base but I do believe that there were barrage balloons there during the war. yes there was a barrage balloon set up during the war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn_11 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I too remember the Cadillac stored at Shukers garage, next to the Durham Ox., and you're right it was Powder Blue, not pink! Oops!, sorry not Durham Ox that was higher up on the other side. I think I mean the Sportsman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn_11 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Oops!, sorry not Durham Ox that was higher up on the other side. I think I mean the Sportsman! Sorry, it was the Old Harrow !!! Must remember to take the tablets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 many, many threads on here, mentioning Norton Aerodrome, search:- http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search.php?searchid=1784347 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Sorry, it was the Old Harrow !!! Must remember to take the tablets! Easy mistake to make because of the abundance of pubs there. Wasn't there one called the Nelson or Lord Nelson nearby ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbri Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 It was RAF Norton and a fully operational base. It was in the first world war part of an airfield with runways from Coal Aston to the base. Used to have Battle of Britain Open Days every year. Light aircraft used to land up to its closure. Maingate was oppsite Herdings Community School Caretakers house and the old road is now the big layby.Used to be an aircraft on display just inside the gate next to the guard house.Houses on Lightwood Lane were originally RAF houses.First World War aircraft repair base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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