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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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21st Feb 2013, 09:56

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chevvron

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Would they be gliders lined up at the left hand end with tug aircraft parked either side of the runway?

21st Feb 2013, 10:03

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Mel,

Do you know there are 552 airfields in Washington State?

21st Feb 2013, 10:38

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Would they be gliders lined up at the left hand end with tug aircraft parked either side of the runway?

Unable to confirm that the aircraft are gliders. However from the information I have the filed was under an Air Technical Service Command at the time the photograph was taken.

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Do you know there are 552 airfields in Washington State?

Not many like this one though. The airfield is I understand still USAAF active airfield.

21st Feb 2013, 12:01

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Geiger Field, now Spokane Intl?

21st Feb 2013, 13:52

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Not Spokane International, but very close.

21st Feb 2013, 14:15

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Lots of this fits...

21st Feb 2013, 14:50

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That is the one David,

. You have control

21st Feb 2013, 15:20

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Thanks Mel - an excellent challenge.

Now, are vertical aerials permitted here?

I know one person has objected in the past.

21st Feb 2013, 18:44

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I know one person has objected in the past

Didn't object - just felt that they had to be realistic!

And BTW, there are 556 airfields in that State ---

22nd Feb 2013, 06:07

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And BTW, there are 556 airfields in that State

Bear in mind that Washington State is bigger in area than England and is 80% of the area of Britain!

22nd Feb 2013, 07:33

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Didn't object - just felt that they had to be realistic!

I'm not sure what that means. A photo is a photo, and the last one was not even on the internet.

As long as the OP regularly gives clues every one can be solved.

Open House.

23rd Feb 2013, 21:25

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Hmmmm...I must have saved this photo for just such an "open house" occasion. I hope this airfield hasn't been posted before

and I hope someone can remind me where it is!

Russ

24th Feb 2013, 07:39

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Red dirt and a GAF Nomad? Could be on the West Island of NZ.

24th Feb 2013, 08:56

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Or a Shorts 360 in Kenya, perhaps?

24th Feb 2013, 09:09

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John,

It couldn't be the West Island. CASA would never allow that rusty fuel drum.

24th Feb 2013, 09:21

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Max Tow is correct, but which aerodrome?

Russ

24th Feb 2013, 19:40

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This is the only other photo I have of this aerodrome. hopefully this will prompt my memory.

Another clue tomorow.

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25th Feb 2013, 06:53

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I've been through the complete list of airstrips in Kenya.

Three which might fit - Hola, Lamu, and Lewa.

Close?

25th Feb 2013, 09:08

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Anyone got the FLY540 ATR-42 routes and schedules handy ? I'd look myself but LadyFH has other little tasks in mind for me today.

LFH

25th Feb 2013, 18:26

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Yes, LM, you are close, you just have to decide.

Last clue: the very Moslem town that this aerodrome serves is reached by ferry from the aerodrome.

I was there in 1981, although not as pilot. Itwas then a lovely spot, like Diani Beach but better. No doubt now its all touristified.

The photos are not mine; shamelesssly stolen.

When you get the one of your three, please accept your control. I may be away for several days.

[Edit 4 hours later: you should have included Buffalo Springs in your choices, not that it's the correct one, but that it could have been).

Russell

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