Which Aerodrome Mk II

[chevvron]

Only other early airfields I know in that area were Leysdown and Kingsnorth but I think they were gasbags only.

[Mr_Grubby]

When I say in the right part of the country I mean north and south of the River Thames.

C.

[chevvron]

Well it looks like Essex countryside like you get surrounding the A127, but I can't think of an early airfield in this area.

[aviate1138]

I'll have a crack at Stow Maries airfield?

[Mr_Grubby]

Not Stow Maries.

I have just had a closer look at where this aerodrome was located.
It is now listed in Greater London. I hope I have not mislead you but you are on the right track !

C.

[chevvron]

Shirley not Hornchurch (well it's a change from calling you Clive)

[Warmtoast]

Cricklewood - N London?

[Mr_Grubby]

chev. Warmtoast.

Please don't call me Shirley but it's not Hornchurch or Cricklewood !!!

All very close though.

A clue in the morning.

Clint.

[Warmtoast]

Hendon Airfield?

[chevvron]

Stag Lane then.(trying to remember if Fairlop was an early one)

[Old Bald Pilot]

Clint,
If I call you Clive enough times will it stick.

Oh yes. Radlett

OBP

[Mr_Grubby]

Right chaps,

You are all in the right area.

Clue : A very old veteran who died recently started his Military career here.

That should do it !!

Clive... sorry Clint.

[handsfree]

Henry Allingham started his military life at Chingford as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class.
So maybe RNAS Chingford.

OPEN HOUSE if correct as an early walk to the pub seems to be in order. Crackling fire, foaming ale...... ahhh

[Mr_Grubby]

handsfree.

Correct.

RNAS Chingford. 1915.

Although the aerodrome was closed in 1919 it continued to be used for National Aviation Days until about 1932.

In 1935 it was demolished to make way for the William Girling Reservoir which is still in use today.

Henry Allingham, (6-6-1896 -- 18-7-09) did start his Naval career here.

handsfree has declared open house.

Clint.

[Old Bald Pilot]

Here's one to keep things moving.


OBP

[seagull617]

Broxbourne?

[Old Bald Pilot]

Seagull617
I can see the similarity with the sand pits but Broxbourne was long closed when this phot was taken in 1977

OBP

[Old Bald Pilot]

I'm afraid I will be AWOL for the rest of the day. I'll be back on the case ASAP

OBP

[seagull617]

OBP,

I wasn't sure about that. I used to go fishing there when I was a kid. Good roach and bream - not many aeroplanes though.

BG

[Old Bald Pilot]

Since nobody got it in my absense her is another picture clue from 1978.



OBP