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	The 1943 - RNAS Ronaldsway - Isle of Man Airport Website
		While the Wallaces and Gauntlets performed their routines over Ronaldsway, the future of the airfield was being determined far away in London, in the offices of the Air Ministry and the Admiralty.
		The destiny of Ronaldsway was, therefore, tied up with the Barracuda which had taken four years of development and in which the Admiralty had pinned their faith, especially for the anticipated long Pacific campaign against the all-conquering Japanese.
		Ronaldsway Farm was bigger than the other two together and its 430 acres stretched from Santonburn to Langness.
	www.iom-airport.com /virtual/history/1940/1943.xml (724 words)

	RNAS Ronaldsway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RNAS Ronaldsway, known as HMS Urley, the Manx word for eagle, was a World War II naval air station.
		Ronaldsway airport was the civilian airport on the Isle of Man from 1934 to 1939 when with the outbreak of hostilities it was taken over by the Royal Air Force.
		In 1942, it was transferred to the Fleet Air Arm as a training base for torpedo bombers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RNAS_Ronaldsway (101 words)

	Isle of Man Guide - TRANSPORTATION, Ronaldsway Airport
		Ronaldsway really came to be in 1934 when Captain Olley set up Isle of Man Air Services Ltd. The new company secured landing right for Ronaldsway and were soon managing the limited facilities there.
		The airport land was on lease from the Ronaldsway Estate, after the death of the owner the trustees granted a 12 year lease of the land at £220 a year with optional airfield extension rights for 150 acres.
		Ronaldsway Airport is in the south of the island, between Ballasalla and Castletown.
	www.iomguide.com /airport.php (716 words)

	YLM vol iv pp53/58 - The Ronaldsway Estate
		In 1238, Harald, Olaf’s son, landed at Ronaldsway, and, in 1250, it was the scene of a battle between the Manx and Norwegians, in which the latter were defeated.
		And alsoe one croft and a parcell of land and freshwater fishinge with the appurtenances thereto belonging." It was at Ronaldsway that, in October 1651, some 800 of the Manx Militia, under the leadership of William Christian, met in arms, and decided to rebel against the Countess of Derby.
		After the execution of William Christian in 1663, Ronaldsway, with his other properties, was confiscated and was given to the bishopric by Charles, Earl of Derby.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/iomnhas/lm4p053.htm (1311 words)

	BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Ronaldsway, United Kingdom
		Find out more detailed information on indices and symbols for these charts.
		Set Ronaldsway, United Kingdom to be my hometown
		The weather symbol shown for each day in the five day forecast represents the predominant weather expected on the day in question.
	www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day.shtml?world=0352 (179 words)

	Manx Electric Railway Society
		The aerodrome at Ronaldsway was taken over by the Royal Air Force in May 1940 to become RAF Technical Training Command's No 1 Ground Defence Gunnery School, formerly at North Coates, and which took up residence at Ronaldsway on July 7, 1940.
		In May 1942 RAF Ronaldsway was transferred to the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy and after acquiring a series of narrow, hard runways, was finally commissioned as HMS URLEY (Manx Gaelic for Eagle) on June 21 1944.
		The Admiralty closed their Ronaldsway facilities on August 28 1946 when the base (which still continued to handle civil aircraft) was transferred to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and ultimately was acquired by the IoM government as the airport in 1948.
	www.mers.org.im /keynotes41.htm (463 words)

	Derbyhaven History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The 14th century chronicle of the Kings of Man and the Isles records two battles of Ronaldsway which were part of the long struggle fought by the English, Scots and Norse to control Mann during the medieval period.
		In 1275 Godfrey, the son of Magnus, led an unsuccessful rebellion against the Scots - this was the second battle of Ronaldsway.
		Ronaldsway Airport was constructed just prior to World War II and, at the end of hostilities, was converted fully to civil use.
	derbyhaven.com /history.htm (735 words)

	End_of_Era
		However, the BAe 146 due to fly the route was grounded by technical problems – a rear door wouldn’t shut – forcing the airline to charter in a similar aircraft from Titan.
		As passengers queued to check in at Ronaldsway, BA signs manager Bill Byrne and airport maintenance worker Craig Armstrong were already unwrapping the BA signs which have replaced the Manx.
		Ronaldsway now features BA logos and Manx Airlines is but a fond (for most) memory.
	www.maps.iofm.net /end_of_era.htm (833 words)

	Flights from Ronaldsway to London City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The distance between Ronaldsway in the United Kingdom and London City in the United Kingdom is 268 miles.
		London City is further South than Ronaldsway so expect a difference in climate when you arrive.
		Ronaldsway Airport is located near Isle Of Man in the United Kingdom.
	www.discount-airline-cheap-tickets.co.uk /Ronaldsway-London-City.html (270 words)

	billown_ex_neo2
		Within the area defined by this platform three Ronaldsway jars were found buried with their rims level with the top of the subsoil (F38, F42, F235).
		One of the earthfast Ronaldsway jars was enclosed within an oval gulley (F50).
		The Ronaldsway jars from Billown can confidently be dated by analogy to the third millennium Cal BC (Burrow and Darvill 1997).
	csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk /billown/billown_ex_neo2.htm (439 words)

	News - Isle of Man Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		Ronaldsway Shoe Company managing director Jack Yardley said the government had to act fast to save manufacturing in the Island.
		But he said the Ronaldsway Shoe Company, which had to import its raw materials and export the finished product, could not expect to compete with China which could do the same job at a fifth of the cost.
		The minister said that his department was carrying out an appraisal of all staff at the shoe company with a view to finding jobs for the 'vast majority' by the time the factory closes in April.
	www.iomonline.co.im /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=870&ArticleID=930192 (587 words)

	Wartime History
		Up until 1939 Ronaldsway had become established as the main civil aerodrome for the Isle of Man, and was a natural choice for the Air Ministry to Requisition in 1940 as RAF Ronaldsway.
		In training, the aircraft was a mixed success with several examples crashing off the eastern coast of the Island with the loss of many flight crew.
		Throughout the war, Ronaldsway continued to be used for civil aviation, operating alongside the military aircraft, with the Civil Flying Control being based in the original Ronaldsway Farm buildings, on the other side of the airfield, at Derbyhaven.
	www.maps.iofm.net /wartime_history1.htm (333 words)

	Sport - Isle of Man Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The final, which was sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, was evenly poised after the first innings, but the southerners broke away with some splendid batting and bowling in the second innings.
		Ronaldsway then batted again and once more had a good start with Prescott (18) and Paul Gerrard (14).
		This gave Ronaldsway victory by 98 runs and captain Nigel Hinds received the Blincoe Cup from the Lieutenant Governor, Air Marshal Ian Macfadyen.
	www.iomonline.co.im /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=871&ArticleID=839698 (802 words)

	RLC Ronaldsway - Corporate History
		Ronaldsway Aircraft Company was founded in 1955 on a green field site on the Isle of Man by Mrs Jean Burrell, the sister of Sir James Martin co-founder of Martin-Baker Aircraft Company based in Denham, Middlesex.
		Ronaldsway Aircraft Company itself grew with the success of Martin-Baker products and enjoyed the position of being a dedicated sub-contractor to the ejection seat maker.
		In 2002, Ronaldsway Aircraft Company was incorporated into the RLC Engineering Group Ltd. along with our sister companies Callender Aeropart Ltd. in Lancashire and Langford Lodge Engineering Ltd. in Northern Ireland.
	www.rlc-group.com /htdocs/ronaldsway/ronaldswayhistory.htm (244 words)

	James Family - Dad
		Working at Ronaldsway requires Tower, Approach and Approach Radar ratings, and the airfield is usually busy enough to be interesting, but not so busy as to become the type of 'production line' ATC required at major airports.
		Since weather is very important for model flyers, you can see the latest weather report from Ronaldsway Met office here...
		I was born and raised in Castletown, and have lived here except for the few years spent living in England while working in ATC for the Civil Aviation Authority, so why not have a look around the gallery, and get a feel for the place.
	www.iom.org /dad (347 words)

	Old Manx Families - Christian's of Ronaldsway
		Christian’s of Ronaldsway: the Descendants of William Christian (Iliam Dhoan)
		Ewan, (born 1637, died 1671, at Ronaldsway, buried at Malew), the third son, petitioned Charles II, ‘that those persons, who had been the Judge and Jurors upon that tryall of his father.
		William Christian, grandson of Illiam Dhoane, after selling Ronaldsway, migrated to County Waterford, where he bought the property of ‘Old Grange.’ This we know from his will which is in the Record Office at Dublin.
	www.manxnotebook.com /famhist/families/awm1889/chrstn_r.htm (1029 words)

	Isle of Man Guide - Increased Security Alert at Ronaldsway Airport
		As a direct result of the anti-terrorist operations conducted by police in the UK this morning, security measures at all airports have been increased and additional security measures have been applied to all domestic and international flights, including all flights to and from Ronaldsway Airport.
		The Department has worked closely with its airline partners to ensure any disruption at Ronaldsway is kept to an absolute minimum.
		Despite these new security measures, passengers leaving Ronaldsway this morning did not experience any disruption or delay, however the Department is anticipating some delays to incoming flights, which will inevitably have a knock on effect on the arrival times of later flights.
	www.iomguide.com /news/general-news.php?story=101135 (600 words)

	History of Isle of Man (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Two years later Magnus died and in 1266 the king of Norway, in consideration of the sum of 4000 marks, ceded the islands, including Man, to Scotland.
		But Scotland's rule over Man was not firmly established till 1275, when the Manx were defeated in a decisive battle at Ronaldsway, near Castletown.
		In 1290 we find Edward I. of England in possession of Man, and it remained in English hands till 1313, when it was taken by Robert Bruce after besieging Castle Rushen for five weeks.
	www.historyofnations.net /europe/isleofman.html (1379 words)

	British Airways Flights from Isle of Man Airport to Gatwick Glasgow Manchester Liverpool Luton Dublin
		As part of British Airways extensive regional network, you can fly from Ronaldsway to a wide selection of UK destinations.
		Cheap fares do not mean no frills, your BA flight includes all the benefits of flexible fares, full service and faster check-in options.
		Ronaldsway Airport is just 8 miles from Douglas and other towns such as Peel, Castletown, Ramsey, Port Erin etc. Bus services stop at the airport terminal and there are 3 car hire desks in the terminal building.
	www.a1-airlinks.co.uk /iom.htm (183 words)

	Car Hire Isle of Man Ronaldsway Airport in UK from Carwithaview
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	www.carwithaview.co.uk /ronaldsway-airport-uk.html (256 words)

	Flights from Ronaldsway to Birmingham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The distance between Ronaldsway in the United Kingdom and Birmingham in the United Kingdom is 168 miles.
		Birmingham is further South than Ronaldsway so expect a difference in climate when you arrive.
		Address: Birmingham International Airport Limited, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, UK Birmingham Airport in the United Kingdom is located eight miles South East of Birmingham city centre on the A45, near M42 J6.
	www.infoideas.net /dact-uk/Ronaldsway-Birmingham.html (140 words)

	hallcaineairport
		Though now almost forgotten, the Isle of Man had for some years a second civil airport in addition to Ronaldsway, near Ramsey at Close Lake, and which was in use from 1935 until temporarily commandeered by the Royal Air Force in 1939.
		The Aerodrome was briskly used by airlines belonging to or associated with the Whitehall Securities group, including Hillman's Spartan and Northern and Scottis, and that as such had formely used the aerodrome at Ronaldsway.
		Construction of a large aircraft hangar at Close Lake began in January, although the work was not completed until May due to extremely bad weather: indeed the airfield had been flooded on the 27th January, when the nearby Sulby River burst its banks after heavy and prolonged rain in conjunction with thawing snow.
	www.mers.org.im /hallcaineairport.htm (1357 words)

	Flights from Jersey to Ronaldsway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Flybe offer this route from Jersey to Ronaldsway.
		The distance between Jersey in the United Kingdom and Ronaldsway in the United Kingdom is 362 miles.
		Ronaldsway is further North than Jersey so expect a difference in climate when you arrive.
	www.infoideas.net /dact-uk/Jersey-Ronaldsway.html (72 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Europe \| Isle of Man \| Uncertainty over Ronaldsway jobs
		The airline's staff at Ronaldsway say redundancies are in the pipeline, a claim which is denied by the Isle of Man government.
		BA Connect currently flies from Ronaldsway airport to London Gatwick, Luton and Manchester.
		But Mr Downie said the firm had told him that a "a range of options are being examined to minimise the impact at Ronaldsway".
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/europe/isle_of_man/6160798.stm (244 words)

	Wireless data capture at Ronaldsway Aircraft: News from DLoG (UK)
		So, when Isle of Man-based aerospace contractor Ronaldsway Aircraft decided to replace an existing DNC system that was becoming dogged by data drop-outs and the incomplete transfer of NC machining programmes, it is no surprise that security of information, reliability and system future-proofing were key factors in its selection of a replacement from DLoG UK.
		Founded more than half a century ago, Ronaldsway Aircraft Company Limited is a leading supplier of precision components, primarily to aerospace customers such as Martin Baker, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Messier Dowty and Hispano-Suiza.
		In parallel, Ronaldsway has initiated the streamlining of its manufacturing operations to keep pace with customers' demands, notably through the implementation of dedicated product cells at its 151,000 square feet site in Ballasalla.
	www.manufacturingtalk.com /news/dla/dla131.html (1253 words)

	Port St Mary Lifeboat Station - Service Callouts
		A tow was established just after 18:00 UTC however it took nearly 7 hours to tow the trawler back to Port St Mary were it was manoeurved to the breakwater with great difficulty by the skillful boat handling of Coxn Mick Kneale.
		A scdehule flight from Ronaldsway to Edinburgh had recently taken off and reported to the Control Tower that their under carriage may not have retracted.
		It was diverted to Ronaldsway for an emergency landing.
	www.portstmarylifeboat.org.im /calls.htm (6438 words)

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	www.imakoocars.co.uk /travel-guide/united-kingdom/ronaldsway (393 words)

	Car Hire Isle of Man Ronaldsway Airport in UK
		Rates for a hire car in UK at Isle of Man Ronaldsway Airport, unless stated otherwise, include Unlimited Mileage, CDW Insurance, Theft Waiver, Third Party Insurance and Country Specific Taxes.
		We offer low cost car hire rates for Isle of Man Ronaldsway Airport, on a variety of hire cars ranging in size from mini group cars suitable for a city runaround, through the economy range which have a little more room and comfort to the compact which is ideal for a short trip.
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	www.carwithaview.com /uk-ronaldsway-airport.html (401 words)

	RLC Ronaldsway - Challenges
		Ronaldsway has a manufacturing strategy that is moving away from the traditional batch production environment.
		This strategy is driving our manufacturing processes, techniques and factory layout.
		To complement these changes we have invested in a new business system to improve customer management, data collection and manipulation, scheduling and capacity planning with the use of modern communication devices.
	www.rlc-group.com /htdocs/ronaldsway/ronaldswaycasestudy.htm (147 words)

	Wrightshack Air Cargo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		After a hearty Breakfast I made my way over to Ronaldsway Airport and popped into the Manx Air offices to say my good byes to my new friends John and Patrick, After I completed my external inspection it was time to depart.
		I started out of Ronaldsway at 07:00 to make a short stop over at Stansted to pick up a spare carburetor that was being flown in on a special Wrightshack Charter from Glasgow by Bingshuo Li in a DeHavilland Dash 8-200.
		The flight was uneventful except for a wet approach to the Airport, I must say I hate turbulence and passing through low cumulus clouds on a slow ILS approach is not one of my favourite pastimes.
	www.wrightshackaircargo.org /tour (5664 words)

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