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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 26th Jun 2012, 22:15
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Doha, Qatar - ca. 1991 ? LFH
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 02:17
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Well done Flash.

YHC.
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 06:45
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Thank you Graeme. Gulf War II. Lets see if this works - LFH


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High River Air Station,Alberta,Canada. c.1920
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 13:15
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Correct Sabredog SiR.

High River Air Station, Alberta, 1920s. Elev 3390 ft. Probably DH-4s, with four ex-RFC Bessoneau hangars.

During WWII No 5 EFTS relocated from Lethbridge to High River (due to the frequent high winds at Lethbridge.) Three runways, two hangars and a major camp were built – with 106 Classes graduated for the BCATP, initially on Tiger Moths, then Cornells.

This tells the story http://www.bombercommandmuseum.ca/bcatphighriver.html

And now it's all gone apart from one hangar and the RCAF flag. You can just make out the runways in the 2002 GE overhead. LFH





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Old 27th Jun 2012, 16:08
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Thank you,LFH,and my apologies for the delay.
P.M. to follow.
The next;
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 16:14
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somewhere in Iraq, possibly??
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 17:25
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I think this picture shows damage at Clark AFB in the Philippines caused by fall-out from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo (sp?) and which ultimately led to the closure of the base. (Google Images not used!)
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 19:38
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Clark A.F.B. is correct, Olympus.
YHC
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Old 27th Jun 2012, 20:32
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Thanks SD; this is the next challenge...

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Old 27th Jun 2012, 21:40
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`Playing to the Goofers again,Hoskins; This could all end in tears..!!`
Bader at Woodley,perhaps..?

ed.forget that ; Think it`s a Snipe,,same on the ground,and probably UK ,not Iraq....Like the Cromwell `bone-dome`...

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Old 28th Jun 2012, 11:14
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Sycamore, a good try but rethink the location. Actually, it didn't all end in tears as the Fg Off pilot of the Snipe (for that is what it is) ended up as MRAF.
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Old 28th Jun 2012, 11:27
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Absolutely no idea, but a wonderful photo.

Any chance this was part of a movie or documentary, just seems a very 'visual' shot?
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No1 Squadron Hangars,R.A.F. Hinaidi,IRAQ. F/O. Dermot Boyle at the controls.
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Old 28th Jun 2012, 14:54
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Correct SD, you have control.

Noyade - no idea if this is a frame from a movie; the caption reads '...taken by a camera fastened to the fin of Fg Off Boyle's Snipe'.
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Old 28th Jun 2012, 18:01
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Thank you,Olympus. Always knew that Michael Shaw's history of No1. Squadron would be useful one day.
The next.
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Old 29th Jun 2012, 19:33
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Central or Southern Americas?
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Good ranging shot,SHO. I take my hat off to you!
The airfield is situated in the southern part of Central America,and the country has strong culturally and historical links to South America.
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Its very quiet. Is it Wimbledon ? LFH

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