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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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10th Jun 2012, 10:56

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Randolph Field, Texas ?

10th Jun 2012, 10:58

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Yes it is. Well done mate, your control.

10th Jun 2012, 11:03

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Thank you,Graeme.
Apologies,but it must be;
Open House

11th Jun 2012, 06:08

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sd,

Your loss is my gain. A very atmospheric photo:

Another in the series "I'm surprised it hasn't been done before"

11th Jun 2012, 06:58

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R.T.A.F.B. Nakhon Phanom,Thailand. USAF Douglas A-26K Invader 609th Special Operations Squadron .
Splendid photograph,Simon.

11th Jun 2012, 08:42

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Terrence,

The early bird catches the worm! An A-26K and PSP. It couldn't be anywhere else but NKP.

Given the reputation of the Air Commandos for eccentric uniforms, the ground crewman is very smartly turned out.

You have control.

PS It looks like sandbag chocks with no ropes attached. Great care required during chocks-away!

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11th Jun 2012, 09:34

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Thank you,Simon.
The next is from a somewhat earlier period and conflict.

12th Jun 2012, 08:13

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Occupied France in WW2?

12th Jun 2012, 09:40

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I would go for France also but WWI?

12th Jun 2012, 11:19

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France, WW1 is correct,Gentlemen.Not a "French" aerodrome originally, and I believe the photograph was taken in 1918.

12th Jun 2012, 16:52

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Saint-Inglevert RFC/RAF, Pas-de-Calais (France) ?
The old site, not the current aerodrome.

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12th Jun 2012, 21:10

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I am afraid not,LFH, it is not St.Inglevert.
This aerodrome was built on occupied French soil for the Imperial German Flying Corps, and Manfred Von Richthofen was stationed there at the start of his flying career. The aerodrome was under new management when the photograph was taken!

13th Jun 2012, 08:03

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Bertincourt?

OH if correct

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13th Jun 2012, 09:26

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Sorry,Airclues. Not Betincourt.
The photograph is from the Web, and was not scanned from a publication.

13th Jun 2012, 10:21

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France - WW1 ? - how about Moville - ex German ?

13th Jun 2012, 12:47

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Could you check the spelling?
I think you are pretty well there.

13th Jun 2012, 13:23

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Should be Morville ! OH if correct !
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Mont-Morville Aerodrome is correct,descol. Well done.
Home to Kagohl 2/ Kasta 8,flying the LFG Roland C.II.
Ltn. Manfred von Richthofen was a member of the squadron in 1916.
Descol has declared ;
Open House.