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I 42. Correct. You have!
Sadly deserted nowadays. Up for sale as the owner was killed in his 17th flying accident...if you can believe this! https://www.pattayamail.com/news/pat...ne-crash-21267 |
I think I would have given up flying long before having that many accidents!
I was sorting my pictures this morning and came across this unlabelled picture, taken from a 172: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....3296354748.jpg We must have had it before, but I cannot name it. |
looks s bit like mangrove - I thought it might be in Queensland but not sure...................
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More of a `capitol street`,especially today...
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Originally Posted by India Four Two
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We must have had it before, but I cannot name it. Then It seems Sycamore has recognized it and could perhaps fill in some blanks? I have searched al kind of runways 07-25, but nothing matching up to now. |
Roosevelt Roads,..Puerto Rico
Sorry,OH... |
Thanks sycamore. We must have had it before, because that is the only reason it would be in my Quiz folder but unfortunately it was not labeled.
It’s Open House. |
Try this one - this pic is from a few years back - a lot of development around the airport recently
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c732f46b3d.jpg |
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Red soil and what looks like a Mosque. SE Asia?
is the cigarette a clue? Kretek? ;) |
No idea but the first picture looks like it is a screen shot from a flight sim and the second would appear to be backwards if the runway numbers are to be believed.
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I42 - I can't be certain but the probability is fairly high .
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....cb8128849c.jpg Flaps - yes the second is reversed - quite how I have no idea..................... and no it really look like that tho I think it's an old photo - here's a newer one - it's on an island.............. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....228d21efee.jpg |
it's on an island.............. East or west of Wallace’s line? ;) |
Some folk just can do nothing but complain......................
East of the Wallace line - I've been to his house in Ternate - they've turned it into a small museum The challenge has a regular air service but not international https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....405c6728b1.jpg |
Are we in Papua Barat?
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Malaysia perhaps?
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I believe it is Soroako in Sulawesi.
OH if correct. |
Congratulations - Soroako it is - rather a nice spot apart from the mine which just keeps growing all round it
Open House has been called! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c3a3a0e341.jpg |
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....a7a1f1dde1.png
Photo Credit Richard Flagg. |
RAF Henlow?
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Morning chevvron. Alas not Henlow. I'll post some more clues this evening.
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RAF Sealand?
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RAF Hendon?
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Sorry chaps. You are in the right country with the right heritage.
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A manufacturing location but no longer an airfield?
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Bracebridge Heath near RAF Waddington?
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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....46b71b2cb8.jpg
Nineteen-hundreds. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....0dfc76daf2.jpg Nineteen-thirties. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c53cb142d2.jpg 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. |
I'm sure I've seen it fairly recently, but can't remember where. Penderford (Wolverhampton) perhaps.
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Sorry Shackman... distant echoes of Wolverhampton perhaps but not it.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....226a5cd6e6.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4645af5975.jpg Late Nineteen-twenties - early Thirties. |
Originally Posted by Shackman
(Post 10979912)
I'm sure I've seen it fairly recently, but can't remember where. Penderford (Wolverhampton) perhaps.
I have the same feeling - I 'm sure we came across a similar picture when searching for another challenge....... |
That is Sidestrand Halt near Cromer, but apart from Northrepps, I can't find any airfield near Cromer :(
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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. |
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 https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....c4c2d3ce3.jpeg |
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. |
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? |
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).
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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.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....f30a09b651.jpg 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. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4c815cbab4.jpg 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. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6943294e75.jpg Leaving Riverside Circa 1924 https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....20007575f2.jpg 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). https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....7986a3c611.jpg 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. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....08bbcdb495.jpg 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/ |
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Not as warm as it looks - are we in Europe?
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