Early in 1916 the Admiralty was seeking a site for an airship works for Messrs. Short Brothers and after a two-month search the Naval Director of Air Services reported in March 1916 that a site had been selected at Cardington.
In the early part of 1916, the Admiralty was looking for a location for an airship factory for Messrs. Short Brothers, and after a two-month search, the Naval Director of Air Services reported in March 1916 that a site had been chosen at Cardington.