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Old 14th Aug 2007, 13:43
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Redhill perchance?
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 13:50
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RAF Manston from a Cadet TXIII
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 14:39
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Tiger_mate scores again. I see from Google Earth a few minor changes have taken place between photographs.
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 16:54
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>>>>> Open House <<<<<
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 17:55
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OK then - this one is slightly different:
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 18:22
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Paul Ricard circuit and Le Castellet
Next one...

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Old 14th Aug 2007, 19:36
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Belfast Aldergrove?

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Old 14th Aug 2007, 19:39
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Not Belfast.

It was Naval and is now closed.
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 19:52
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Is that Valkenberg in Holland?
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 19:58
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Background noise: Correct.
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 20:01
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As A-Floor said, it's Valkenberg. It used to have P-3's but has now closed. I'm told the locals have started a campaign to reopen it to avoid the enevitable new housing estate.
Ryanair to Amsterdam(Leiden) anyone!
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 20:04
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Fortunately for me I've landed there. This is the last one I can lay my hands on right now:
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 20:26
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...and I've landed at this one
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Old 14th Aug 2007, 21:36
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I guess a lot of us have - its cropped to stop it being ridiculously easy but probably still pretty well known.
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I landed here too - on my QXC.

It was 04 / 22 with 14 / 32 then. They've even got an ILS now!

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Old 15th Aug 2007, 04:38
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It would seem we are in need of a review of the fundamentals of posting a 'Challenge' photo. Many folks are willing to identify the aerodrome, but they won't stick around to post a challenge, perhaps because they are reluctant to monitor the replies. A gentle reminder to all, please try to post an older photo of an aerodrome that is still extant. Remember, this is 'Aviation History and Nostalgia'.
..and remember, if you think you have a correct answer, have a photo ready to post. Check this forum to learn how to post photos. Regards, from a guy who has done plenty..

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Old 15th Aug 2007, 15:53
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Why art thou folkes being so coy about this aerodrome?

I have a couple of old photos to post if you have none.

Now off to the county dump / tip. Will return within two hours.

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Old 15th Aug 2007, 16:56
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Okay Seacue.... It's Lydd. You have the floor.
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Old 15th Aug 2007, 18:17
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Next challenge. Today this is a very major commercial airport.
Pardons for being 20 minutes late from my estimated two-hour excursion.

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Old 15th Aug 2007, 19:34
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First hint:

There is a major motorway alongside the railway line from the center left to upper right. It lies between the railway and the hangars which are on the aerodrome - yet I can't find the hangars in the present Google Earth image. The hangars were still there when I drove past maybe 20 years ago.

[Sounds a little like my instruction to "Turn left where the E J Korvetes store used to be".]
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