Flying Into Wycombe Air Park

The "Golden Ball" Monument
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The Golden Ball monument is atop the mausoleum next to West Wycombe House on Lord Dashwood's Estate; the site of the origin of the Hell Fire Club of Great Britain. It is certainly worth visiting this and the caves underneath which are extensive to say the least, but bring a torch! All this in a little village unspoilt save the thunder of juggernauts along the A40. After leaving Princes Risborough en route to the airfield the Golden Ball will be seen on the top of the small hill in the centre of the valley you will follow. The Aerodrome Traffic Zone is just beyond the Golden Ball which is why ATC often ask you to report passing here. The airfield can be seen in the top right-hand of the photo. Click on the picture (left) for a close up view of the monument.