Contributed by Scarborough Historical Society & Museum
- MMN #29351
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
This record was added to Maine Memory Network through the efforts of a student at Scarborough Middle School. More info about student projects.
Description
The Portland Flying Service was located at the Port of Maine Airport, which was a privately owned air field on Pleasant Hill Road near Route 1, the site of the former Sagadahoc Dairy Farm. Small planes could be stored, repaired and chartered at this field. This venture was started after World War Two by Harold Troxwell and operated until the 1960s.
About This Item
- Title: Portland Flying Service, Scarborough, ca. 1946
- Creation Date: circa 1946
- Subject Date: circa 1946
- Location: Pleasant Hill, Scarborough, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 17.9 cm x 25.6 cm
- Local Code: 00.216
- Collection: Transportation
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Aeronautics, Commercial--Chartering--Maine--Scarborough
- Airports--Maine--Scarborough
- Vehicle maintenance & repair--Maine--Scarborough
- Airplanes--Maine--Scarborough
- Air pilots--Maine--Scarborough
- Lease & rental services--Maine--Scarborough
- Hangars--Maine--Scarborough
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Scarborough Historical Society & MuseumPO Box 156, Scarborough, ME 04070-0156
(207) 885-9997
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
