Boundless has recently announced the development of North Weald Airfield (EGSX) for X-Plane 11 and 12, a general aviation aerodrome in Essex, England.
The aerodrome was built during World War I by the Royal Flying Corps (which became the Royal Air Force two years later). The end of WWI saw the airport develop further with large hangars, accommodations for the pilots and personnel, and eventually becoming an important part of the British air defense during the Second World War.
The control tower was built during the early Cold War modernization in 1952, currently one of the few Grade 2 listed buildings of the type in the country, and in very good condition. For the unfamiliar, a listed building is a structure of architectural or historic interest that deserves special protection. They can’t be altered, demolished, or expanded without special authorization.
The Officers Mess building from back then is also still around and classified as a Grade 2 listed building, along with an original hangar from 1927, dating back to the interwar development.
Nowadays, it’s a general aviation airfield with over 40,000 annual movements, and it also houses the North Weald Airfield Museum with its impressive collection of vintage and veteran aircraft.
It’s home to Academy Aviation, North Weald Flight Training, and the North Weald Flying Group, offering pilot training, aircraft rental, and pleasure flights on aircraft like the Cessna 172 and the Piper PA28.
Part of the field is also used to host community events, supercar driving experiences, and more.
The developers have shared four preview images of the airfield on Facebook, with no information yet on features or pricing.
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