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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.
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  • 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 28th Dec 2012, 17:27
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Paris Le Bourget?
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Old 28th Dec 2012, 17:37
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Not Paris, but right country.
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Old 29th Dec 2012, 12:34
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Here is another huge clue: It is south of Paris.
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Just wild speculation here - flat, verdant area so perhaps not too far south. We've just had Lyons so probably won't be there but how about Burgundy somewhere?
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Old 29th Dec 2012, 19:56
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Orleans - Bricy Air Base?
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Old 29th Dec 2012, 20:47
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It is Lyon-Bron, (LFLY), in the late 1930s, 6 mi. east of Lyons. I'll give Duckbutt control.
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Old 29th Dec 2012, 23:59
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Thanks, I'm not sure I deserve it with that vague answer though!

As a result I've had to do some scrabbling around and managed to come up with this:

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Old 31st Dec 2012, 08:55
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You should at least be able to get a good cup of tea at this airfield!
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Using your clue, wild guesswork and hazy recollection, now operating as Rowriah Airport, Assam?
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Old 31st Dec 2012, 11:34
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Yes Mr Capot, that's the one - Rowriah or Jorhat airport, Assam.
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Old 31st Dec 2012, 11:59
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Oh dear, I wasn't really expecting that!

I'll declare OH, so that if anyone can get something up before I can find, scan and upload a pic, it's all yours.
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Old 31st Dec 2012, 18:01
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This may allow us to see the New Year in (for those east of us who haven't already)...

Happy New Year!

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Old 31st Dec 2012, 19:08
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Beverley. OH, if correct.
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Beverley it is...

OPEN HOUSE is declared again.
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Happy New Year to all.



Clue, not that it should be needed. I'm spending New Year's Day just down the road.
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Seaboard World & somewhere in South East Asia
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Old 1st Jan 2013, 09:57
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Yes and yes! The DC 8 is a clue.
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Old 1st Jan 2013, 12:12
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Tan Son Nhut (Saigon)
OH if correct
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Old 1st Jan 2013, 12:58
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Marble Mountain, near Da Nang Vietnam. 3300ft (1000m) runway length. Landed by mistake in the middle of the night. Flown out next day after off load and de-fuel.
WingsOverAsia Social Network - ???? - View Video - Seaboard World DC-8 lands at Marble Mountain Vietnam

Open House

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Old 1st Jan 2013, 15:18
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No doubt there, C2j.

The video is an 8mm colour film of the DC 8's departure, narrated by the person who shot it.

The normal traffic there was helicopters and Mohawks.

Open house.
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