The engine sounds heard in 1912-03 were also heard at the naval airfield at Eastchurch, where they were assumed by some to be from an airship. Flares were lit assist it in landing, but it did not do so.
PRO AIR 1/2456.
The British phantom airship scares, 1909-1913
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The engine sounds heard in 1912-03 were also heard at the naval airfield at Eastchurch, where they were assumed by some to be from an airship. Flares were lit assist it in landing, but it did not do so.
PRO AIR 1/2456.