Aircraft Accident
On 6 August 1924, Farman F.60 Goliath F-ADDT Languedoc of Air Union was on a scheduled international passenger flight from Paris to Croydon when the port engine failed. A forced landing was made at Golden Green. One person amongst the pilot and five passengers on board was injured. The aircraft was dismantled to allow removal. It was later repaired and returned to service. In 1931, the aircraft was written off when it crashed shortly after taking off from Marden Airfield, Kent.
| Shipbourne | Hadlow | Peckham Bush | ||
| Tonbridge | Barnes Street | |||
| Golden Green | ||||
| Tonbridge | Tudeley | Paddock Wood |
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