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Apr 23rd, 2004 at 2:44pm

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After seeing Ken's (Rifleman's) latest photos I thought I would post these. A few random shots I took at Shoreham this morning. You never know what you're likely to see on a normal day at my local airport. The quality varies but the idea is to show Craig & Ben what it's like at some of the smaller airfields.

Not a good shot but you don't see too many of these around nowadays. Nice aeroplane. Wink
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An interesting visitor. Haven't seen this one before.
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Hello, look what's turned up. Roll Eyes Don't see too many of these at Shoreham.
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I like the registration. Smiley
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By the amount of golf bags these people are on holiday.
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I took a few more including some for the helo fans. I'll post these separately.

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Reply #1 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 2:46pm

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Nice shots there Doug, I'm not to sure about TTFN, but our Russian friend looks v.nice Wink

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Reply #2 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 2:48pm

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some really nice shots. I love that bizjet:) I am gonna have to find a small airport thats nearby and pay it a visit. They seem to be a haven for unusual and rare aircraft. Cant wait to see the other pics
 
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Reply #3 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 2:53pm

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Wow... Great shots, Hagar Smiley

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Reply #4 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 4:09pm
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Very Nice Shots Doug Smiley

The second shot with the Yak in it...near the top...just curious...is that cement wall holding something back, is it part of a reservoir?

Well..G-Ta Ta For Now....Doug
 
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Reply #5 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 4:20pm

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Very Nice Shots Doug Smiley

The second shot with the Yak in it...near the top...just curious...is that cement wall holding something back, is it part of a reservoir?

Well..G-Ta Ta For Now....Doug

Thanks Doug. That "cement wall" is the quarry for the old Portland Cement works at Beeding. It's been closed for years now. The South Downs are formed of pure chalk which is used in the cement.

The aerials on top of the hill are what's left of RAF Truleigh Hill. This was a hush-hush radio/radar establishment in WWII & still used during the Cold War. There are lots of mysterious tunnels & machinery buried in the hillside. Roll Eyes
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Reply #6 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 6:38pm
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Hi Doug
Re:  RAF Truleigh Hill

The flying field that we are looking at now...was that part of the RAF Station?

Could someone actually go through the tunnels now?

Looks like an interesting piece of History Smiley

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 7:22pm

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No Doug. Truleigh Hill was under the control of the RAF but was never an airfield & it's quite separate from Shoreham. I'll have to check this out for you but I'm sure a Canadian squadron was based at Shoreham during WWI. It was used as a reserve landing ground during WWII & a RAF Air-Sea Rescue Walrus squadron was based there. RAF Tangmere & RNAS Ford are a few miles to the west. The whole area is surrounded by airfields. Most of these were temporary airstrips used when the proper bases had been put out of action. As you say, this place is full of history. Wink
 
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Reply #8 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 7:52pm

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Very nice stuff Doug  Shocked.....your time and effort is much appreciated for the sharing of your images........ Cheesy

As is quite evident in your shots Doug, you have access to much more than I do.  Our only runway is 60'x1800' asphault, and that rules out any thought of seeing a Citation around here, unless I drop in at nearby Comox.  Prob with that is......security !
Here, I think the largest I have seen is the Britten-Norman Islander, T-28, and the odd Beaver on amphibious floats.....on the heli side, we have had a Skycrane, a resident Gazelle, and during flight testing and proving, we had a few touch 'n go's of the new Comorant of SAR out of CFB Comox...... 8)
 
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Reply #9 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 8:04pm

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Very nice stuff Doug  Shocked.....your time and effort is much appreciated for the sharing of your images........ Cheesy

As is quite evident in your shots Doug, you have access to much more than I do.

Thanks Ken. I like seeing your shots & find them just as interesting, if not more so. Wink

I found this history of Truleigh Hill. http://schoolsite.edex.net.uk/468/truleigh.htm

Still looking for details of that WWI Canadian squadron. I remember them having a reunion & some sort of dedication ceremony at the airport terminal not long ago.
 
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Reply #10 - Apr 23rd, 2004 at 8:26pm
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Thanks Doug Smiley

Now that is interesting.

Again much thanks for your time and effort.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
 
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Reply #11 - Apr 24th, 2004 at 9:55am

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Some more beautiful shots!
 
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Reply #12 - Apr 24th, 2004 at 1:22pm

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I finally tracked down that plaque I mentioned. I remember what it was all about now. No. 1 Wing of the C.A.F was formed at Shoreham in November 1918. There used to be a group photo but this is all I can find so far. It's on the wall of the conference room in the terminal building.

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Reply #13 - Apr 24th, 2004 at 1:48pm

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You go there today Doug? Shocked it was veeeeerryy busy 8)

Some good visitors including and Extra and a Pitts Special  8)
 
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Reply #14 - Apr 24th, 2004 at 1:53pm
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Wonderful...Thanks Doug...you made my day Smiley

Cheers...Happy Landings....Doug
 
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Reply #15 - Apr 24th, 2004 at 1:57pm

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You go there today Doug? Shocked it was veeeeerryy busy 8)

Some good visitors including and Extra and a Pitts Special  8)

Yep, I was there for most of the day. Probably saw each other.* Roll Eyes

I took some more photos but they're a tad disappointing. I'll post the better ones later.

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Wonderful...Thanks Doug...you made my day

Cheers...Happy Landings....Doug

You're most welcome Doug. Always glad to help. Smiley

*PS. I helped Dave Grint assemble his Streak Shadow, the little "microlight" I posted some shots of the other day. He left for Eastbourne about lunchtime. Maybe you saw him.
 
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