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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.

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11th Dec 2021, 20:25

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Is that the Manx shed that lost a blade. ( the props look a bit suspect).
We had a lot of work for Aer Lingus after the event as the props had to be stripped about every 50 hours for a while.

11th Dec 2021, 22:17

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Is that the Manx shed that lost a blade. ( the props look a bit suspect).

Haha, yes, the props could do with a bit of work. Rendering rotating props in stained glass is probably hard work, I guess.

It's not Belfast City, Shackman, but you're in the right country (the UK that is, not Northern Ireland specifically).

This is one of several stained-glass windows incorporated into a wooden partition around the airport cafe, all depicting types from the history of the airfield.

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12th Dec 2021, 10:18

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I'll have a stab at Exeter, then.

12th Dec 2021, 18:48

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I'll have a stab at Exeter, then.

Hi kcockayne, Not Exeter, I'm afraid

Here's another example of the artwork around the terminal:

12th Dec 2021, 20:39

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Lydd…….? (For 10 characters)

12th Dec 2021, 22:25

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Lydd…….? (For 10 characters)

Unfortunately not. Quite a way away, as is Exeter.

12th Dec 2021, 22:29

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Tri service maybe Portsmouth?

12th Dec 2021, 23:26

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Tri service maybe Portsmouth?

Regarding the subject matter of my second picture, you're thinking along the right lines, chevvron. Regarding the first, this is a currently active airport that saw service by Short 360's.
Geographically, though, all punts so far have been wide by quite a distance.

13th Dec 2021, 07:01

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Could it be Ronaldsway, (IOM).

13th Dec 2021, 10:26

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How about Carlisle? While since I've been there, but they did have an excellent cafe!

13th Dec 2021, 10:45

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Sumburgh??

13th Dec 2021, 11:04

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Well, if not Exeter, I will try Blackpool.

13th Dec 2021, 15:59

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Another stained-glass clue needed, I think.
A hefty proportion, maybe getting on for half, of the scheduled flights at this airport are performed by a pair of these little chaps:

13th Dec 2021, 16:35

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Wild guess:
Figas Port Stanley terminal?

13th Dec 2021, 21:34

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Wild guess:
Figas Port Stanley terminal?

Hi SLB, I see where you're coming from with the Islanders, but unfortunately not. This is in the UK proper (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland) as opposed to a UK overseas territory.

13th Dec 2021, 22:33

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Kirkwall
by the looks of it:

13th Dec 2021, 23:43

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Kirkwall
by the looks of it:

Kirkwall it certainly is, SLB. Been through there many times.
Some lovely artwork in the terminal, including a series of lino mosaics by one Sheila Scott. I've tried to find who did the glass images of aircraft from the airport's history, but I can't find any info online.

All yours, SLB.

14th Dec 2021, 01:16

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Well at least I got close with Sumburgh!!

14th Dec 2021, 17:01

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Thanks Jensdad!

Now a much smaller pad:

14th Dec 2021, 20:40

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Well at least I got close with Sumburgh!!

Ah yes, I saw that Chevvron. I was going to say something lke 'next archipelago down', but didn't want to make it too easy