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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.
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Old 29th Jun 2014, 15:45
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Try this;

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Fowlmere, OH if correct.
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Cows getting bigger is correct.

Opened in 1918, RAF Fowlmere was used by the RAF and the USAAS. Operated Spitfires during WW2. Closed in 1946 and sold back to local farmers in 1957. Now only grass runways and light aircraft.

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Old 29th Jun 2014, 22:55
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Here is the next challenge:
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Boeing Field, Plant No.2?

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Yes, it is Boeing Field (KBFI) Seattle, Washington.

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New one.

Mexico...

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Clue.

As it looks today via Google Earth...

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Santa Lucia?

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Santa Lucia
Well done Dave!

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Old 1st Jul 2014, 09:35
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Cool Heres the terminal!

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Cool Heres the terminal!

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I think its open house so have a shot at this one...

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Would it be Port Moresby ?
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no sire not in new guinea or papua, though about the same distance from the equator but on the other side.
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off to sleep for me. Evansb has been pm'd the answer for while I'm away..
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George F Charles Airport, Castries, St Lucia?
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no sireee.

it isn't in vietnam but looking at my globe of the earth it seems to be in that area.
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Cool Ko Samui

Ko Samui island?
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yes oldpax it is koh samui.

to the very north of the strip there is a local restaurant with coconut leaf roof and open sides. the landing aircraft come over the roof at about 200ft.
truly a magic spot for plane spotting and the food is wonderful.

this photo was taken from the carpark looking south. restaurant is called Koaw Hom.

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