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Here is a read only link to the Aerodrome Database - WhichAerodrome.xlsx. Up to date as of 1/5/2019. Catching up slowly - up to May 2019 now (Mar 2020).

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.
The person who correctly identifies it will be declared the 'winner' by the original poster.
That winner shall either post another challenge or declare the floor open. Anyone may then post the next challenge.
If the winner of the challenge does not respond to the notification of their success within 48 hours, an Open house can be declared when there is consensus between multiple other posters which are on line.
When the poster of a challenge does not respond within 48 hours of a posted answer, this poster can be declared winner if the answer is considered correct in a consensus of multiple other posters.
If Open House is declared, regular posters should not jump in immediately, but time should be given for those who are not great at naming the correct location as they may have some good images.
There will only be one challenge running at a time.
Try to use elderly photos and not Google Earth, Zoom Earth or any other search engine, pics
Try to post images that are not already present on internet, as Google Image Search will find them if they are.
Personal photos are acceptable as they show the aerodrome as it is now.
When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
Please don't delete your posts, let everyone see your successes, failures and challenges.

Anyone can edit it so long as they have been here for 90 days with 90 posts. Let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy

Thanks to Self Loading Bear for suggesting that we use a wiki. Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II nvubu.

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17th Aug 2012, 05:06

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Spot on Airclues. Open House it is then.

17th Aug 2012, 15:44

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Here is the next mystery aerodrome:

17th Aug 2012, 22:03

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I'd be tempted to say those were PBY's with a sluice ramp at the left of the photo.

Canada?

17th Aug 2012, 22:55

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Sorry, not Canada.

18th Aug 2012, 05:21

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Flew nearby in 1984, I think it's Eagle Mountain Lake in Texas?

18th Aug 2012, 07:35

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Yes, aviate1138 is correct.

A former USN and USMC base deep in the heart of Texas. Your turn.

18th Aug 2012, 08:44

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evansb - thanks

Shouldn't be too hard. The guy is pointing at a three ton truck falling out of the sky.....

18th Aug 2012, 08:51

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Massive explosion at an ammo dump 'somewhere in England'. After the Battle have covered it using this picture but I can't remember where , somewhere like Wratting Common?

18th Aug 2012, 17:15

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Metfield Airfield bomb dump explosion.

18th Aug 2012, 21:02

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sabre dog you are the Main Man. A pal of mine lived at Metfield Hall during the war. He grew up with P-47s, P51s and B-24s just outside his bedroom window! Lucky sod.

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19th Aug 2012, 07:02

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Many thanks,Aviate1138.
The next challenge;

21st Aug 2012, 22:46

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This challenge has been idle for more than two days. Perhaps a hint is in order.

21st Aug 2012, 23:50

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How 'bout I start the ball rolling with Worthy Down?
(I was tempted to say Lympne but the reservoir and dwellings are wrong)
(Definitely not Rearsby)

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22nd Aug 2012, 05:46

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Not in the UK? Somewhere in Germany?

22nd Aug 2012, 06:49

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Apologies for not providing some hints/clues earlier than this.
The airfield is no longer extant, but was well known in the 1930s. It is now part of a housing estate and Country Park ,and still retains a link to it's aviation past.
Not Lympne, Rearsby or Worthy Down,Chevvron.
U.K. is correct,Simon.

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22nd Aug 2012, 11:03

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Could it be Woodley by any slim chance?

22nd Aug 2012, 11:11

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It is indeed the old Woodley Airfield, Aviate1138.
YHC

22nd Aug 2012, 16:43

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thanks sabredog

Don't hurry over this one.........

22nd Aug 2012, 17:43

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Rush Green?

22nd Aug 2012, 19:09

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Tempsford! Spot on!

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