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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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21st May 2013, 20:59

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Are those airships in the background? (Not "their airships")

21st May 2013, 21:17

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Boca Chica Field

Crikey indeed! Well done my Lord!

I'll let the caption do the explaining...

We have an Open House situation.

22nd May 2013, 21:28

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The last U.S. Navy 'K' Class Patrol Airship was retired in 1959.

24th May 2013, 09:29

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Gone a bit quiet so here's another:

24th May 2013, 09:46

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Looking at those buildings I would say Germany.

RAF?

24th May 2013, 10:12

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Yes, no.

...........

24th May 2013, 13:03

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Butzweilerhof. And it was RAF 1951-1967.

Now, that's neither clever nor quick of me!!

And if you'd also posted this GI of the place, most RAF aircrew would've got it immediately!

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24th May 2013, 13:55

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Sorry but I have to ask; what have a load of sheep got to interest RAF aircrew?

24th May 2013, 14:46

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Cuefaye is right, I wasn't sure what how to answer the RAF question without making it too easy or alternatively misleading anyone hence the

I knew it was RAF later but it wasn't at the time of the pic.

Do tell us how the sheep fit in with the RAF (surely not the other way round!)

24th May 2013, 15:00

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Do tell us how the sheep fit in with the RAF

They don't, but do with the navy.

24th May 2013, 15:23

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[quoteDo tell us how the sheep fit in with the RAF

They don't, but do with the navy. ][/quote]

Is it in Wales?

24th May 2013, 15:44

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Wales and Wellies come to mind!

Open House chaps.

25th May 2013, 02:13

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25th May 2013, 09:26

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Nice one evansb - I can't think where that might be!

25th May 2013, 11:44

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Er is it in Germany?

25th May 2013, 15:17

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It must be the sun!

25th May 2013, 15:36

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Wasn't really a challenge. Just photos of more sheep at German aerodrome, specifically Tempelhof.

26th May 2013, 12:03

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Already on Mel's list, but probably not this particular shot...

26th May 2013, 12:47

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Hmmmm....just checked it against Google Image and the SOB can still recognise the airport from a different direction.

Top left...

Amazing!

I'll try a different image and another part of the world...

27th May 2013, 00:27

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That's the Lake Hood seaplane base at Anchorage International. The Alaska Aviation Museum now occupies the pennensula on the right side of the picture.

C2j

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