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	East Fortune - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		East Fortune is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, located 2 miles (3 km) north west of East Linton.
		In 1922, several buildings and an area of land were used to create East Fortune Hospital.
		For a short period of time in 1961, East Fortune operated as Edinburgh's airport while facilities at Turnhouse were being reconstructed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Fortune (263 words)

	East Fortune Me 163B 191659
		The Museum of Flight is located some 22 miles east of Edinburgh on the former RAF East Fortune.
		East Fortune has a long aviation history, being established in 1915 as a fighter and airship base.
		However, documents examined at East Fortune seem to suggest that the aircraft was transported from Marshalls on a low loader sometime between 20th March and 30th April 1975.
	www.xs4all.nl /~robdebie/me163/fortune.htm (1868 words)

	Subj:
		USS Fortune was recommissioned on 30 March 1887...to carry cargo between ships and stations along the east coast of the United States, until decommissioned at Newport, Rhode Island, on 22 April 1891.
		USS Fortune was recommissioned, and stayed in commission, from 15 December 1899 to 6 June 1901...to serve as a gunnery training vessel for naval apprentices (read "boots") at the naval training station at Newport, Rhode Island.
		Of note is that that transit from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of the United States was made prior to the opening of the Panama Canal.
	www.subvetpaul.com /Tdr_Fortune.htm (606 words)

	Museum of Flight Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		East Fortune airfield the B1347 three miles south of North Berwick and two miles north of the A1.
		East Fortune itself has a history dating back to 1916, when it was used as a base by aircraft defending Edinburgh from attack by Zeppelins.
		East Fortune served throughout WWII and in the summer of 1961 served as Edinburgh's airport while the runway at Turnhouse was rebuilt.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /northberwick/museumofflight (897 words)

	East_Fortune.Aerodrome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		East Fortune is best known as the starting point of the first non-stop double crossing of the Atlantic by the airship R34 in July 1919.
		November 1942 East Fortune was transferred to No 17 Group Coastal Command and training began with No 132 O.T.U. using Beauforts and Beaufighters for anti-shipping strikes.
		East Fortune trained crews played an important part in the Banff Strike Wing and the Dallachy Strike Wing based on the Moray coast to harass German shipping.
	freespace.virgin.net /thomas_carroll.woods/East_Fortune.Aerodrome.html (207 words)

	East Fortune
		East Fortune is probably best known today as the home of the Museum of Flight and as the starting point of the first nonstop double crossing of the Atlantic, achieved by the airship R34 in July 1919.
		Military flying was to be seen again at East Fortune during the Second World War, with the arrival in June 1941 of No. 60 Operational Training Unit (O.T.U.) from Yorkshire.
		As a result, on 24 November 1942 East Fortune aerodrome was transferred to No. 17 Group, Coastal Command and training now began with No. 132 O.T.U. Training was now given for anti-shipping strikes using Beauforts and Beaufighters, these being the main anti-shipping aircraft then in use.
	www.eastlothianatwar.co.uk /EastFortune.htm (288 words)

	East Fortune Hotels. Hotels in East Fortune - Accommodation UK
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		From a cheap East Fortune hotel, to 4 and 5 star East Fortune hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best East Fortune hotel Accommodation for you.
		Take a Picture tour of East Fortune, and please come back after your visit to submit your own.
	www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/East_Lothian/East_Fortune/hotels2/pricehigh (1052 words)

	The Scotsman - Top Stories - Slowly but surely, Concorde rolls into town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		A far larger crowd is anticipated later this morning at East Fortune, when Frank McAveety MSP, minister for tourism, culture and sport will greet the Concorde, along with a celebration including parachute drops, music and a fly-past by RAF Tornadoes.
		And late last night the A1 was closed, as the Concorde journeyed slowly along it to a point at Beanston Mains Road, near East Fortune, where it was due to halt.
		This morning, the last 1,700 metres of its journey was due to be made to East Fortune on a metal roadway laid over fields and streams by the 39 Engineer Regiment’s 53 Field Squadron (Air Support), as the B-roads linking the A1 with East Fortune were too narrow to take the load.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=439622004 (749 words)

	Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh - East Fortune favours slow-flying stalwart of the Scottish skies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		East Fortune favours slow-flying stalwart of the Scottish skies
		The ten-seater Britten-Norman Islander aircraft is to be added to the museum's collection of aircraft, its most recent acquisition since Concorde took pride of place at the East Fortune attraction earlier this year.
		The Museum of Flight at East Fortune is the first museum in the world to boast a Islander as part of its collection.
	edinburghnews.scotsman.com /edinburgh.cfm?id=752792005 (732 words)

	The Scotsman - Scotland - Concorde to go by sea to its final home in East Fortune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		East Lothian is expected to gain economic benefits from the arrival of the Concorde, with the number of visitors to the Museum of Flight expected to double, from 60,000 to 120,000.
		The aircraft’s arrival will also be a boost for East Lothian Council, which recently launched a major marketing scheme to entice tourists to the area.
		East Fortune was the final home to be chosen for the seven famous British Airways supersonic aircraft, which were revolutionary in the industry when they began commercial flights in 1976.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=330012004 (737 words)

	Overview of East Fortune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		A location in East Lothian, 1¼ miles (2 km) north east of Athelstaneford and 2 miles (3 km) north west of East Linton.
		After the war, it was from East Fortune that the R34 airship departed for its double-crossing of the Atlantic (1919).
		East Fortune operated as Edinburgh's airport for a brief period in 1961 while facilities at Turnhouse were rebuilt.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst2828.html (322 words)

	Beachmont Place
		It is centrally placed for touring East Lothian and is 30 miles from Edinburgh, with good road access via the A1 and a regular rail service to the city centre from Dunbar main line station.
		Dunbar is in an ideal spot to relax and explore the coast and inland Scottish Borders area.
		It is in an area in South East Scotland that offers much for those interested in wildlife, the sea, walking, fishing, local history and also of course a quiet relaxing holiday.
	www.beachmontplace.co.uk /location.htm (317 words)

	East Fortune -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		East Fortune -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		In 1997, the hospital closed down, and its patients were transferred to Roodlands Hospital in (additional info and facts about Haddington) Haddington.
		In 1975, the (additional info and facts about National Museum of Flight) National Museum of Flight was opened, and has since become a popular tourist attraction.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ea/east_fortune.htm (177 words)

	About North Berwick - ColinBeveridge.com
		East Fortune airfield, formerly a Royal Air Force base and now home to the Scottish Museum of Flight (nms.ac.uk/flight), is one of the most historic aviation sites in Britain.
		As well as a busy military airfield, it was from here, in 1919, that the gigantic R.34 airship took off on the first ever direct flight from Britain to the US (Long Island, New York), a non-stop flight which took over a week.
		East Fortune also served as Edinburgh International Airport for several months in 1961 whilst the runway at Edinburgh's modern day airport at Turnhouse was closed for development work.
	www.northberwick.org (462 words)

	East Fortune: Lothian - Explore Scotland - Encyclopedia Alba
		A former Royal Air Force (RAF) airfield can be found in East Fortune, an expanse of land which has been converted into an outstanding Museum of Flight and doubles up as a popular Sunday Market.
		A Festival of Flight is held there every July, with flights by a range of aircraft old and new and re-enactments of World War II air battles.
		The airfield is not the only early 20th century history connected with East Fortune - East Fortune Hospital (no longer in use) was where Edinburgh Tubercerlosis sufferers were relocated to in oder to isolate them earlier this century.
	www.clyde-valley.com /eastfortune (288 words)

	East Fortune
		Following the acquisition of a complete Supermarine Spitfire in 1971, the collection was moved from Edinburgh for display at East Fortune airfield in East Lothian.
		It was the departure point of the airship R34 which made the first east to west crossing of the Atlantic by air in July 1919; the collection includes a number of R34 relics.
		Organised jointly by the Museum of Flight and the Popular Flying Association, up to 200 privately-owned aeroplanes were landing at East Fortune and taxying into the Museum’s grounds to be viewed by the general public.
	www.jabiru.flyer.co.uk /eastfort.html (402 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Museum of Flight
		Its base at East Fortune has itself a long pedigree in aviation.
		On 2nd July 1919 the airship R34, built by the Beardmore Engineering Company of Glasgow, left East Fortune Airfield and battled against strong headwinds to arrive at Long Island near New York on 6 July.
		Later, in the Second World War, the first German Luftwaffe aircraft shot down over Britain was by pilots based at East Fortune.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisit_museum_of_flight.htm (212 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Concorde sets sail for Scots home
		The 110-ton aircraft is due to arrive at its new home at the national Museum of Flight in East Lothian next weekend after a six-day ocean-going trip.
		By 18 April it is due to arrive at the museum in East Fortune where it will be restored and put on permanent display.
		After travelling up the east coast the vessel and its load will arrival at Torness and be unloaded at British Energy's docking facility there.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/scotland/3618125.stm (383 words)

	Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums - East Fortune Airshow On or Off (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		My problem with this is that not only have East Fortune cancelled their airshow and no doubt in due time we will hear if its still off or if it is back on.
		Well Der if East Fortune IS going to be on then I wasnt going to Duxford this year anyway.
		The best way would be to use the entire (except microlight) East Fortune Airfield but the Sunday Market must earn the owner of that part too much to give it up.
	forum.keypublishing.co.uk /showthread.php?t=40951 (746 words)

	VISUAL FLIGHT FORUMS - Why can't I find East Fortune? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		I have updated the Scotflight Scenery to V1.1, but cannot find East Fortune in the airports list of FS2002.
		For now you will find an entry for East fortune in the add-on scenery section.
		I couldn't start from East Fortune, but I flew from Newcastle and found it very easily.
	www.visualflight.co.uk /forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=836 (214 words)

	East Fortune estate agents with property for sale - EH39, East Lothian, Scotland
		East Fortune is a locality in East Lothian, Scotland.
		It is located near to Athelstaneford, Drem, East Linton, Fenton Barns, Kingston and Preston.
		There was no contact activity made through the Estate Angels service in East Fortune during the last twelve months.
	2fwww.estateangels.co.uk /dir/estate_agents/place/11659/east_fortune (275 words)

	East of Scotland Microlights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		East of Scotland Microlights is operated by Gordon Douglas, Chief Flying Instructor with over 25 years' experience of flying microlights, and is the longest established school and club in Scotland.
		Gordon started flying microlights in 1980 and set up the school at East Fortune in 1990.
		Weekends away are planned every so often too, the island of Gigha on the west coast being a firm favourite, together with Plockton and Mull.
	sites.ecosse.net /graeme.ritchie/eosm/home.asp (299 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Concorde campaign takes flight
		The attraction at East Fortune, near Haddington, is one of 30 museums across the globe asking British Airways (BA) to donate a Concorde.
		John Home Robertson, MSP for East Lothian, staged a debate in parliament on Wednesday as part of the campaign to bring one of the supersonic planes to Scotland.
		He said it was "a wonderful site" which attracted 60,000 visitors a year and having Concorde would be the "jewel in the crown" of the museum's collection.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/2999058.stm (388 words)

	East Fortune - Walter Web Site
		The motor has been on display at the Museum in East Fortune for a number of years.
		The note is an accession number, the first part of which may be the accession date.
		In the time the motor has been with East Fortune, it has not undergone any major restoration work, and has not been overpainted.
	www.walter-rockets.i12.com /museum/efort.htm (881 words)

	The Concorde Experience in Scotland at East Fortune Museum of Flight Edinburgh
		Concorde in Scotland at the Museum of Flight East Fortune Edinburgh
		Journeying up the east coast to Scotland it docked at Torness, in East Lothian disembarked and traveled along the new A1 expressway to East Fortune out side Edinburgh.
		Discover the story of Concorde, from the race to break the sound barrier to the arrival of Scotland's Concorde at its new home in East Fortune.
	www.maitlandfieldhouse.co.uk /concorde.html (493 words)

	The Village of East Fortune in East Lothian, country of Scotland UK - Local Information Events Bed & Breakfast Hotels ...
		East Fortune East Lothian Jobs, Employment, Recruitment, Job Centers, Recruiters
		The Village of East Fortune in East Lothian, country of Scotland UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
		The Village of East Fortune in East Lothian, country of Scotland UK Societies and Groups
	www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/East+Fortune-East+Lothian (235 words)

	Fortune names and places
		Not the most well known of Britain's military air stations, East Fortune is one of the most historic, not least because of the flight of the airship R.34 in 1919.
		To their everlasting credit, the preservation organisation 'Historic Scotland' have designated the East Fortune site as an 'Ancient and Historic Monument', a worthy accolade to help preserve the memory of this once active military, and civil aerodrome
		The Museum of Flight is situated at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Scotland.
	www.fortunefamily.org /fortuneallengenealogy/fortunenamesplaces.html (178 words)

	Maoist review of Asian Fortune, a periodical for "Asian-Americans"
		Daddy was a teacher with a bit of farm land and uncle was an officer in the Vietnamese army, well at least for 7 weeks.
		You work for Asian Fortune to raise political consciousness among your fellow "Asian-Americans." Lucky for you the 1960 and 2000 presidential elections were so close, you definitely have a point: even the "Asian-Americans" could choose the next Amerikan president.
		Jesus loves the kids" and after Christian Texan Andrea Yates drowned her five children aged 2 to 7 to save them from demon possession, we can still turn on the TV in freedom and call a 1-800 number to donate to Jesus.
	www.etext.org /Politics/MIM/links/asianfortune.html (800 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Concorde makes road trip 'home' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The aircraft was slowly moved onto the airfield after completing a sea trip from London on a state-of-the art barge at the weekend.
		The barge had been due to arrive at the British Energy jetty at Torness, East Lothian, on Sunday but it made better than expected progress thanks to good weather and tidal conditions and reached the port the day before.
		National Museums of Scotland, which runs the museum at East Fortune, near Edinburgh, beat 60 bidders from around the world to secure one of the seven decommissioned supersonic aircraft.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/scotland/3635535.stm (591 words)

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