Which Aerodrome Mk IV

[India Four Two]

I agree. I tracked down the F-86 with the “greenwall” tyre to the BAF Museum, which is at Tejgaon.

However, more importantly, I need Asturias to explain the green aircraft with the “magisterial” tall fin!

[G-ARZG]

Looks like someone couldn't read the manuals/ assembly instructions for their Fouga, Magister kit

[Self loading bear]

Same applies to their space endeavor.




I think it is likely that there are more F-86s in the country.

[Asturias56]

Comrades - we are definitely in Bangladesh but I'm getting a bit worried about which aircraft are in which museum when ......... its not near Dhaka

For the sake of good order please ignore the museum pics for now - here are a couple of the real airport for sure.

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

I believe there is still a lot of Dandruff in Jashore/Jessore, Bangladesh. A lot of water too..... I remember having a Tristar slip crew stranded in Dhaka for a week or two back in the eighties when the International Airport flooded. Incidentally I've checked every training airfield in India - could have saved myself a lot of work...............

[Asturias56]

ahhhh sorry about your educational trip around India - it'll come in useful on here one day soon no doubt!

I did say "Here's one from a place that doesn't often feature here"- we have had remarkably few challenges from Bangladesh over the years

[Self loading bear]

Cows-getting-bigger did 1 or 2 from Bangladesh.
(Fly in Peace)
There are still some states/countries left which not yet have had a challenge.

[Asturias56]

here's a picture to fill in the time until 08:54

[Self loading bear]

From the internet I can confirm the Magister V-1=1 is from Yes Sure.

[Asturias56]

24 hours have passed so I can confirm it's Jessore - opened by the RAF in '44 or '45 but finding early pics has been impossible

Over to OUAQ!!!

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

1932.
Photo Credit: Britain From Above EPW040734.

[chevvron]

Ratcliffe?

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

Alas not Ratcliffe. Time for another clue.......




Gravesend Winter 1940-41. Boulton Paul Defiants of 141 Squadron
Photo credit: Gravesend Airport Heritage Project.

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

A pre-war arrival from warmer climes............

[Asturias56]

I presume we are in England?

I thought it might be the winning Dh88 Comet - but she was shipped back (not flown) from Australia

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

Despite looking rather like an RAF airfield in France in 1940 we are in England.

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

Sorry - away until tomorrow evening. Additional clue to above: Long-standing Record was set.

[chevvron]

It's Alex Henshaw isn't it?
But it doesn't look like Gravesend where he landed

Amendment written after SLBs contribution at 21/2103;
Er I'll re-phrase that:-
It must be Gravesend where he landed; note his bruised and battered forehead where he hit turbulence.
Considering the number of times I've consulted that guide (www.ukairfieldguide.net) and contributed to it, I should be embarrased.

[Self loading bear]

Originally Posted by chevvron

It's Alex Henshaw isn't it?
But it doesn't look like Gravesend where he landed

I think it looks exactly like Gravesend

[OUAQUKGF Ops]

Thanks Chaps. Gravesend it is. If it's OK with you Bear I think that despite his initial doubts Chevvron should have it.

Henshaw's Cape Town record stood for seventy years.

You Tube

Gravesend 1934. Photo Credit: Britain from Above EPR000364

I found this excellent photographic source for Gravesend Airport. https://www.flickr.com/groups/gahpuk/