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Old 24th Oct 2007, 23:43
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Loring AFB, Maine (but not any more!)



If I'm right, it's Open House again.
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Old 25th Oct 2007, 16:33
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Google Earth says you are correct.

Back again. This time I'm pretty sure the photo is old enough to be nostalgia.

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Old 26th Oct 2007, 19:02
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seacue challenge - first hint
This aerodrome figured in the news about a quarter-century ago.
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 19:37
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Hmm, 25 years ago - Falklands? You've just had me google the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay - no luck (not to say I might have missed it though).

That looks like open sea and swell waves + sub tropical or tropical vegetation... Will keep trying
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 20:07
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Northern hemisphere. Maybe not exactly 25 years ago.
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 20:37
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Carribean - Greneda?
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 21:04
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Grenada, yes ... but identify the airport.
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 21:26
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pearls airport per chance......
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 21:30
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Yes, Pearls at Grenville, Grenada. My first hint made it too easy.....

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Old 26th Oct 2007, 21:38
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Apologies Seacue et al - not in a posn to post pickies - the floor is open
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Old 26th Oct 2007, 21:48
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 03:49
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Fairbanks (PAFA/FAI). It's the water what gave it away (how many airports have something like 19W between 19L and 19R, and a simple 19 (ski strip) just before 19L?). First time I flew in there I thought it was pretty interesting.

Assuming I've gotten it, I must request a deferment. I've got one I've been dying to use but I haven't scanned it (tomorrow perhaps). Floor be open.

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PS Last weekend I spent hours trying to figure-out Hamburg to no avail, but I really enjoyed going through so many of my historical sources again. Can't believe this one jumped out at me...
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 10:03
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 11:40
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Glasgow EGPF - or is it too early and it was RNAS Sanderling at Abbotsinch?
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 17:50
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Glasgow it is, around 30 years ago.
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 21:25
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I will to confess to having an advantage as I was working there 30 years ago! I even recognise the cars in the car park! Will have a quick rummage for a new challenge and post as soon as I figure out how!
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Old 27th Oct 2007, 22:07
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1980s
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Old 28th Oct 2007, 10:18
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Can't see a pic?
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Old 28th Oct 2007, 10:33
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Hmm - not sure why. To keep the thread going I'd better pass and leave the floor to someone who CAN manage to post a pic!
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