taking our culture forward

Mr Bill Denard speaks to interviewer David Callister about some of his memories, including:

  • Ronaldsway airport
  • Contractors John Laings
  • The Air Ministry
  • Discovery of skeletons from the Battle of Ronaldsway Major problems with drainage and marsh land
  • Irish workforce
  • Torpedo Attack Centre and Castletown Camp
  • Isle of Man Airways
  • Radar station operated by the Wrens
  • Sale of Ronaldsway airport to Isle of Man Government
  • Completing studies in UK
  • Rural Industries
  • Runway extension
     

Interviews

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