Which Aerodrome?
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Interestingly enough, I escorted 4 (I think) UN Wessex helicopters to Nicosia with a 267 Sqn Argosy (XP412) in February 1969.
We routed Benson - Odiham - Istres - Naples - Corfu - Athens - Nicosia. The odyssey took five days.
Sorry for the thread creep.
Interestingly enough, I escorted 4 (I think) UN Wessex helicopters to Nicosia with a 267 Sqn Argosy (XP412) in February 1969.
We routed Benson - Odiham - Istres - Naples - Corfu - Athens - Nicosia. The odyssey took five days.
Sorry for the thread creep.
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King Pong's challenge
Blackbushe perhaps.
However, as Tiger_mate says, could we just stick to one challenge at a time and adopt the rule if one wins then they post the next challenge or invite someone to if one is not able to.
Mel
However, as Tiger_mate says, could we just stick to one challenge at a time and adopt the rule if one wins then they post the next challenge or invite someone to if one is not able to.
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King Pong,
I reiterate that the usual procedure is that only one challenge is outstanding at a time and new challenges are issued by the winner of the previous challenge.
Thus Akrotiri will be given a reasonable time in which to post the next challenge. Should he fail to issue a challenge within 12 hours or so, the floor will be open.
To The Regulars: How about declaring the floor open once in a while for people such I who don't have much chance at winning, yet have reasonable challenges??
Stick around Pong, the more the merrier.
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seacue (originator of this thread)
I reiterate that the usual procedure is that only one challenge is outstanding at a time and new challenges are issued by the winner of the previous challenge.
Thus Akrotiri will be given a reasonable time in which to post the next challenge. Should he fail to issue a challenge within 12 hours or so, the floor will be open.
To The Regulars: How about declaring the floor open once in a while for people such I who don't have much chance at winning, yet have reasonable challenges??
Stick around Pong, the more the merrier.
Regards,
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To The Regulars: How about declaring the floor open once in a while for people such I who don't have much chance at winning, yet have reasonable challenges?
I would go along with that.
Mel
I would go along with that.
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Thanks for starting this thread it is a great idea. However, could you possibly clarify the type of aerodrome that may be put up as a challenge?
At Post # 1 your stated:-"As in Which Cockpit, lets try to use elderly photos and not Google Earth pics".
Is it the intention to only include aerodromes that are still active but have undergone development or also those that were once active but now closed and could have possibly disappeared due to development of the land or facilities for other uses?
Mel
At Post # 1 your stated:-"As in Which Cockpit, lets try to use elderly photos and not Google Earth pics".
Is it the intention to only include aerodromes that are still active but have undergone development or also those that were once active but now closed and could have possibly disappeared due to development of the land or facilities for other uses?
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My preference would be for early pictures of aerodromes which are still in use. Famous aerodromes that no longer exist (Croydon, etc) should be granted an exception and I think are fair game. If I could find a good aero photo of Washington Hoover airport I might post it, but I don't think that a picture of just its "generic" terminal is suitable at this time. Maybe if the thread lasts long enough we'll get to that sort of thing.
I'd hope for an overall aero photo, but realize that they are not available in many or even most cases. A picture of the PanAm terminal at Dinner Key, Miami, would be best if taken from the air, for example.
I hope I'm sufficiently obscure.
BTW: I think the floor is open, where is King Pong?
I'd hope for an overall aero photo, but realize that they are not available in many or even most cases. A picture of the PanAm terminal at Dinner Key, Miami, would be best if taken from the air, for example.
I hope I'm sufficiently obscure.
BTW: I think the floor is open, where is King Pong?
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Thank you. I went there last year and thought it looked familiar. I'll put up a few pictures later if I may. I'll happily cede control to someone else.
Floyd Bennett is located in southern Brooklyn, New York City, close to the water on Jamaica Bay. It can sometimes be spotted on certain approaches into/departures from JFK. It used to be one of the early New York airports, possibly (if I recall) actually the first commercial airport for the city. The terminal is a fine example of pre-WW2 airport architecture.
I must say I am not sure what aviation purposes exist there today. The main terminal, still seen in the picture above, is being restored slowly, and it's possible to climb up to the control tower. Also, one of the hangars on the other side of the field may be used for some aviation restoration purposes. Years ago it housed an old 377 Stratocruiser. I think it may be housing the Concorde there that has temporarily moved from the River Hudson site of the Intrepid museum while the ship is being restored.
Floyd Bennett is located in southern Brooklyn, New York City, close to the water on Jamaica Bay. It can sometimes be spotted on certain approaches into/departures from JFK. It used to be one of the early New York airports, possibly (if I recall) actually the first commercial airport for the city. The terminal is a fine example of pre-WW2 airport architecture.
I must say I am not sure what aviation purposes exist there today. The main terminal, still seen in the picture above, is being restored slowly, and it's possible to climb up to the control tower. Also, one of the hangars on the other side of the field may be used for some aviation restoration purposes. Years ago it housed an old 377 Stratocruiser. I think it may be housing the Concorde there that has temporarily moved from the River Hudson site of the Intrepid museum while the ship is being restored.
