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Here is a read only link to the Aerodrome Database - WhichAerodrome.xlsx. Up to date as of 1/5/2019. Catching up slowly - up to May 2019 now (Mar 2020).
Here are some "rules" for Which Aerodrome. These are based upon the original suggestions from the very first thread, and have a few additions. Also please be patient as when you are active others may be asleep.
 Thanks to Self Loading Bear for suggesting that we use a wiki. Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II nvubu. 
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Which Aerodrome Mk III
Nineteen-hundreds.
Nineteen-thirties.
Nineteen-fifties.
Shackman your observation is correct insamuch that it is no longer an airfield. A large area it now embraces Housing, Education, Retail , Storage and Manufacturing.
Well, Boulton & Paul who made the Sidestrand used Mousehold Heath before moving to Penderford, so perhaps there if the railway station is an indirect clue? (and in your local area!)
OH if correct.
OH if correct.
Edit beaten by Max:
Mousehold heath Norwich
Mousehold was also part of the Kings Cup air race 1931.
What a fabulous quest again!
What was the link with Sidestrand Hall railway station?
Edit probably one of those two hangars
Mousehold heath Norwich
Mousehold was also part of the Kings Cup air race 1931.
What a fabulous quest again!
What was the link with Sidestrand Hall railway station?
Edit probably one of those two hangars
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Assuming it is in Norfolk from the railway station, the only airfield that seems to match, being active in the 1920s & 30s, and is now a housing estate and light industry, would be RFC Mousehold Heath.
Damn. beaten to it as well.
Damn. beaten to it as well.
Sorry guys but Shackman rang a Boulton Paul bell with Pendeford and then of course Nvubu's Sidestrand led to a search for the factory. Team effort, for sure, as with many recents on these wonderful challenges.
p.s. Looking forward to learning who is climbing out of the F2b as seems there is quite a reception group?
p.s. Looking forward to learning who is climbing out of the F2b as seems there is quite a reception group?
Last edited by Max Tow; 31st Jan 2021 at 10:18. Reason: p.s.
J8430 was the personal mount of HRH Prince of Wales in the late 20'/early 30's before the formation of a specific Royal Flight (and he flew in to Norwich either 1928 or 29).
Well done chaps. Mousehold Aerodrome, Norwich it is. I thought you were going to miss the train! A few snaps to follow. Active 1915-1939. RFC First War and No3 Aircraft Acceptance Park 1917 for duration receiving aircraft from Norwich manufacturers such as Boulton and Paul and Mann Egerton among others.
The aerodrome was established on the Cavalry Training Ground.
Boulton and Paul maintained an assembly and manufacturing facility on the aerodrome until 1934 when their aviation division moved to Wolverhampton.
Boulton and Paul Air Frames were manufactured in the city. Initially at Rose Lane and then at the huge Riverside Works. They were then transported some distance to the aerodrome for assembly. A light railway was built on to the tram network at Mousehold to facilitate the transit of airframes and armaments to the aerodrome.
Leaving Riverside Circa 1924
No prizes for guessing what this is ! Later- Engine compartment Boulton and Paul P12 Bodmin.
Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club established at Aerodrome in 1927. The photograph of the Bristol Fighter depicts The Prince of Wales' personal aeroplane. I don't know when that snap was taken. However this next image was taken on July 21st 1933 on the occasion of The Prince opening The Municipal Norwich Airport. (He flew himself to the aerodrome in a DH Dragon).
Prince of Wales and Sidestrand of 101 Squadron at Norwich Aerodrome 21 June 1933. Photo credit Chaz Bowyer Collection.
Boulton and Paul a very diverse manufacturing company. This building typical of their work. Note its presence in my clue earlier.
Today this wooden built pavilion functions as an eating house.
Max Tow has declared Open House.
Finally select videos on this link:https://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/ai...heath-norwich/
The aerodrome was established on the Cavalry Training Ground.
Boulton and Paul maintained an assembly and manufacturing facility on the aerodrome until 1934 when their aviation division moved to Wolverhampton.
Boulton and Paul Air Frames were manufactured in the city. Initially at Rose Lane and then at the huge Riverside Works. They were then transported some distance to the aerodrome for assembly. A light railway was built on to the tram network at Mousehold to facilitate the transit of airframes and armaments to the aerodrome.
Leaving Riverside Circa 1924
No prizes for guessing what this is ! Later- Engine compartment Boulton and Paul P12 Bodmin.
Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club established at Aerodrome in 1927. The photograph of the Bristol Fighter depicts The Prince of Wales' personal aeroplane. I don't know when that snap was taken. However this next image was taken on July 21st 1933 on the occasion of The Prince opening The Municipal Norwich Airport. (He flew himself to the aerodrome in a DH Dragon).
Prince of Wales and Sidestrand of 101 Squadron at Norwich Aerodrome 21 June 1933. Photo credit Chaz Bowyer Collection.
Boulton and Paul a very diverse manufacturing company. This building typical of their work. Note its presence in my clue earlier.
Today this wooden built pavilion functions as an eating house.
Max Tow has declared Open House.
Finally select videos on this link:https://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/ai...heath-norwich/
Last edited by OUAQUKGF Ops; 1st Feb 2021 at 16:53. Reason: Caption P12 Bodmin
Not as warm as it looks - are we in Europe?