Which Aerodrome?
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It is RAF Merryfield, the picture must have been taken in around 1953.
Not sure about your AirLingus but I know a man in Spain who will know.
AAO, yes, it is indeed Lulsgate!
Photo was taken in 1965 (not by me though). Dan Dare Ambassador was G-ALFR and Aer Linctus Carvair was EI-AMP.
I remember Lulsgate from slightly earlier days when Doves, Herons, Pionairs and the brand new Fokker Friendship were using it. Had my first flight ever from Lulsgate in 1962 in Piper Carribean G-ARDS - which is still on a current CofA! It was a posh new aeroplane for the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club in those days!
You have the helm!
Photo was taken in 1965 (not by me though). Dan Dare Ambassador was G-ALFR and Aer Linctus Carvair was EI-AMP.
I remember Lulsgate from slightly earlier days when Doves, Herons, Pionairs and the brand new Fokker Friendship were using it. Had my first flight ever from Lulsgate in 1962 in Piper Carribean G-ARDS - which is still on a current CofA! It was a posh new aeroplane for the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club in those days!
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Originally Posted by Duckbutt
What does it say in post one about Google Earth photos again?
Does that mean you dont know where it is!!
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It says try to use eldery photos and not G.E. pics. I.e. it doesn't say G.E. pics cant be used.....
To be extra sure everyone is happy though, this is the same airfield;
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Originally Posted by evansb
Near the banks of the Euphrates River, west of Fallujah, is the mystery aerodrome, known as Habbaniyah, Iraq.
You've spoilt my impending clue about Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
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That is the original RAF Habbaniyah, site of 4FTS' defence of Iraq. The camp layout is still almost recognisable as RAF. The plateau airfield just SE is now called Taqaddum,
Tony Dudgeon, who died about 4 years ago, was CO of the FTS in the war when it was regarded as a bit of a rest tour until the Iraqi Air Force had a go at them. He attended the 90th anniversary dinner and his tales - including methods of finding the airfield at night - were spellbinding. There is an interesting Habbaniyah site here RAF Habbaniyah Association
Tony Dudgeon, who died about 4 years ago, was CO of the FTS in the war when it was regarded as a bit of a rest tour until the Iraqi Air Force had a go at them. He attended the 90th anniversary dinner and his tales - including methods of finding the airfield at night - were spellbinding. There is an interesting Habbaniyah site here RAF Habbaniyah Association
