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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 10th Apr 2012, 23:47
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Never been to Canada mate (but I'd like to - in fact I'd like to go anywhere) but not Bagotville. It is/was(?) an Operational Training Unit...somewhere here according to google...

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RCAF Chatham
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 08:55
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Nice picture Noyade. I was still looking in Europe. Chatham as SD says, New Brunswick of course and the big hangar fits an easterly takeoff - the placemark seems to indicate Chatham Ontario. From the serial its a Mk 5. Old Vintage Wings has a concise writeup. http://old.vintagewings.ca/rsrc/vwc/pdf/sabre.pdf
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 09:12
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RCAF Chatham
Well done mate.

Your control sabredog.
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 09:52
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Thank you,Noyade. Always good to have a photograph of a Sabre on "The Pitch". According to "Chick" Childerhose's book, "362" was serving on the Gunnery Flight of No1 (Fighter) O.T.U at R.C.A.F. Chatham,New Brunswick,hence the lack of drop tanks.
The next challenge;
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 12:47
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Chatham, New Brunswick, is no where near the "A" marker on Noyade's post.
Chatham, Ontario is about 800 miles from Chatham, New Brunswick.
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 13:34
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Terry back to WWII I believe, North Africa perhaps?
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 14:33
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A very good ranging shot there,Mel. North Africa is correct.
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 15:52
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Are the Allies bombing them or are they bombing the Allies?
If they are bombing the Allies perhaps my old feller and his pals were trying to see them off!
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 16:22
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The airfield is under attack from U.S.A.A.F bombers, Mel,so that should narrow down the geographic area somewhat!
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 16:36
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Would that be a raid on Tripoli, Tripolitania, Libya?
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 17:07
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I will go for Libya also. Is it the Castel Benito airfield
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 18:58
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Tripoli airfield (Castel Benito),1943,so nvubu wins. Well done.
YHC
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 19:22
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Thank you sabredog, an interesting challenge - I've got some photos from what I think is a later raid.

Here's what should be a nice straightfoward challenge.

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Old 11th Apr 2012, 19:36
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Wilson Airways DH84 Dragon.
Could be Mombasa, Dar-es-Salaam, Entebbe or even Zanzibar!!
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Old 11th Apr 2012, 19:41
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Isn't that cheating having four guesses at a time

edit - didn't read it fully. It is Zanzibar... damn, thought I had you

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Old 11th Apr 2012, 19:50
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Open House.
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try this one - it does not seem to be on the list

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Garbutt Airfield ,Townsville,Aus.
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Yep - Townsville it is - all your sabredog
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