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Old 10th Nov 2009, 20:47
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Would you be so kind as to post another evansb? Or declare the floor open?
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Old 11th Nov 2009, 08:51
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Well done evansb. You did indeed post a fine pic of:

Old Hyderabad Airport/Begumpet Airport/Begumpet AFS

I am a frequent visitor to Hyderabad (last visited 2 weeks ago and am back in 2 weeks) and don't recognise your description of Hyderabad as disputed territory today.



Ther terminal was built in 1937 by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the photo originally shown is also displayed in Chowmahalla Palace.

Today the old airport is replaced by a new build airport with a T5esque terminal. Begumpet remains a GA airport with training and bizjets. Begumpet AFS hosts a navigation and signals school.
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Old 11th Nov 2009, 17:23
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Thankyou. I withdraw all comments regarding disputed territory.
Here is the next mystery aerodrome:
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Old 11th Nov 2009, 17:25
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Complete and utter longshot - NAS Pensacola?
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Old 11th Nov 2009, 17:31
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Not Pensacola, but it is a NAS.
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Old 11th Nov 2009, 18:37
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Livermore NAS California.

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Old 11th Nov 2009, 22:22
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Mr_Grubby is correct The aerodrome closed decades ago, but the site is now home to a world famous scientific lab. Clint has control.
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Old 12th Nov 2009, 08:47
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I am having trouble with my PC.

I will try and post a picture. Bare with me !!

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Old 12th Nov 2009, 09:15
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Still no joy. Open house !!!

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Old 12th Nov 2009, 09:26
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Okay then . . .

The official list says this one has not been done yet.


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Old 12th Nov 2009, 10:09
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Banjul/Yundum?
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Old 12th Nov 2009, 12:59
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There is indeed a geographic resemblance to The Gambia, but no.
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Old 12th Nov 2009, 13:18
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Manyara Airport, Tanzania ?

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Old 13th Nov 2009, 00:04
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Time for some help.

Though the terrain and flora may appear African, this airport is a very long way from Africa.

I have some intriguing hints and more photos if required, but let's wait a bit and see if someone's memory is twigged.

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Old 13th Nov 2009, 07:01
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would it be Knock ?
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Old 13th Nov 2009, 07:31
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No it's not Knock. In fact it's as far from Ireland as it is from Africa.

Clue:
The runway at this airport is the longest runway in the country.

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Old 13th Nov 2009, 08:03
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Windhoek FYWH/WDH After the rains as it's not that green all year.
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Gavião Peixoto, Brazil ?

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Terrain resembles the Falklands but it's not Mount Pleasant or Stanley, is there another airfield there?
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Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay ?
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