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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.

A historic picture of an aerodrome will be posted.

Newer pictures are allowed but the theme here is to compare/contrast old with new as well as identifying aerodromes which no longer exist.

The person who correctly identifies it will be declared the 'winner' by the original poster.
That winner shall either post another challenge or declare the floor open (Open House). Anyone may then post the next challenge.
If the winner of the challenge does not respond within 48 hours, to the notification of their success, an Open house can be declared when there is consensus between multiple other posters which are on-line.
(if you in know in advance that you will not be able to follow up with an own challenge you can post your answer with "(Open House when proven correct)"
When the poster of a challenge does not respond within 48 hours of a posted answer, this poster can be declared winner if the answer is considered to be correct in a consensus of multiple other posters.
If Open House is declared, regular posters should not jump in immediately, but time should be given for those who are not great at naming the correct location as they may have some good images.
There will only be one challenge running at a time.
Try to use elderly photos and not too much Google Earth,Zoom Earth or any other online map pics.
Try to post images that are not already present on internet, as Google Image Search will find them if they are. Searching by using Google Image Search, or programs a-like, is ought not to be done.
Personal photos are acceptable as they show the aerodrome as it is now.
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Each challenge shall run at least 24-hours before a winner is declared by the original poster. This is to enable all Ppruners to search for the challenge and to contribute. · This is not a competition, no points are assigned to the winner. Please be careful when posting your answer early, especially when you intend to declare Open House. Much other Ppruners are put-off if the answer is already given and you still have to wait till the initial 24-hours are over anyway. Anyone can edit this Wiki post provided they have been member of Pprune for 90 days and have minimum 90 posts. But please let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy. Last edited 06-01-2024 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

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29th Nov 2021, 09:36

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Day Trips to Clacton proved very popular...........

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29th Nov 2021, 10:57

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The A12 looking north-east towards Brentwood bridged by the newly constructed M25. Site of former Maylands Aerodrome bottom left.

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29th Nov 2021, 14:03

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Hi, Charles Churches plot at Michedever, Hants ? layout just looked familiar from my visits.

29th Nov 2021, 14:06

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Sycamore that was my thinking, obviously wrong, (Micheldever tyres, your triangulars, my racing Avons for the Magnum), it's an age thing, thanks.

29th Nov 2021, 15:56

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December 20th 1932.

29th Nov 2021, 20:03

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Is it possible that if Sir Edward Hillman's Saloon Coaches were not running, one might have opted to take the Hillman's DH84 Dragon from this aerodrome for a day out in Clacton?

29th Nov 2021, 20:32

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I think TCU beat me to it by about 30mins. Maylands(Romford).

29th Nov 2021, 20:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ea200

I think TCU beat me to it by about 30mins. Maylands(Romford).

Where the A-12 runs West to East!

29th Nov 2021, 21:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TCU

Is it possible that if Sir Edward Hillman's Saloon Coaches were not running, one might have opted to take the Hillman's DH84 Dragon from this aerodrome for a day out in Clacton?

Yes, but initially DH Puss Moths operated services to Clacton.

Hillman's fleet 1932 thought to be at Maylands.

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29th Nov 2021, 21:34

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Chaps I leave you to sort it out. TCU didn't give the aerodrome name and ea200 did and yes it is Romford (Maylands) Aerodrome.

Dear Bear - I congratulated you on your orienteering but that was in regard to Norfolk - it would appear that you were in need of a compass swing before you ventured down to Essex. I hope you weren't too inconvenienced..........!

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29th Nov 2021, 21:46

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DH Dragon G-ACAN is named 'Maylands' by Amy Johnson - note Jim Mollison also. This was the prototype aeroplane. Incidentally Amy Johnson worked for Hillman's Airways from Stapleford during August and September 1934. Photo credit nwamuseum.

The Gordon Dove Monoplane was manufactured at Maylands where it was photographed. Note the undulating nature of the aerodrome. This particular aeroplane was destroyed in a hangar fire at Maylands in 1940.

1935.

More on aerodrome here:

https://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Maylands

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29th Nov 2021, 23:22

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That took a bit of finding. I knew where it was but had never heard of Maylands Aerodrome and wasted time looking it up. I have nothing available at the moment and I defer to TCU who clearly knew exactly what it was. Please carry on TCU.

30th Nov 2021, 08:54

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ea200....too kind

Something to turn things over until I can get a picture story together as splendid as QUAQUKGF Ops last round

30th Nov 2021, 13:16

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Dunstable Downs ?

30th Nov 2021, 15:33

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Chetwynd???

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30th Nov 2021, 18:22

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Could be Hill Farm /Nayland...?

1st Dec 2021, 10:15

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I didn't think this would survive first reply, let alone 24hrs. This will surely make it easy. Same picture but lower perspective:

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Did you crop the crop circle?

2nd Dec 2021, 05:33

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In all my years at this place I'd never noticed that circle (well round edge) until this picture challenge. Time for new blood I think, so this should make thinks less black and white:

2nd Dec 2021, 13:25

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Kicking myself. It's White Waltham.