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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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19th Jul 2013, 16:41

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Bigt

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Chitterne is a small village on Salisbury Plain in southern England. As it is a small village the forum member may well be the only flyer in the village...

19th Jul 2013, 17:05

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While we're waiting for TCF here's one I stumbled upon earlier today. I have no idea where it is - or, therefore, if we've already done it (probably quite likely).

19th Jul 2013, 18:23

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Since you have no idea where it is, my supposition is Los Angeles International - KLAX. Am I right? Am I right? LOL !!

C2j

19th Jul 2013, 18:38

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The runway pattern reminds me of Sleap, where I learned to fly, but it's a very, very long time since I went there. And of course most WWII airfields had a similar pattern.

19th Jul 2013, 22:24

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Moreton Valance -- Google FCS! If we're going to keep this an interestingly and challenging place, can we at least be Google free? 'Tisn't hard.

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20th Jul 2013, 04:40

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Cuefaye, there was a time when sport was committed by gentlemen who would walk before being dismissed.

20th Jul 2013, 05:24

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Fields look British

and the cows are British too.....

glf

20th Jul 2013, 10:31

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Are you sure about Moreton Valance? No sign of the M5!

20th Jul 2013, 12:16

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cgb

Quite so --

23rd Jul 2013, 17:20

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My humble apologies for my not previously declaring "Open House"... I've been away for a long weekend and I was distracted by on-going preparations.

Great weekend though!

TCF

25th Jul 2013, 10:19

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25th Jul 2013, 10:37

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duckbutt, if the M5 was there you wouldn't be able to see the runways!!

25th Jul 2013, 10:56

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RAF Coastal Command middle east?

25th Jul 2013, 11:11

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australia?

Somewhere in Australia I would think what with Ansons,Walrus( Seagull V?) Moth Minor and Bulldog(???)

25th Jul 2013, 15:30

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hey lightning mate..

while you wait try this one.

25th Jul 2013, 15:35

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Thanks but it might confuse some people with two up at once.

Anyway, I know where it is in Western Australia.

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25th Jul 2013, 20:42

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Two posers at once?

Regarding the lovely photo with Ansons, a Bulldog, Walrus (Seagulls?) and a Moth Minor, I doubt that it's Point Cook as I can't fit the "L" shaped configuration with the hangars in the background. Not very far away at Laverton, perhaps?

The second shot is Serpentine, WA.

If I've got both correct, then Open House please.

26th Jul 2013, 05:23

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Laverton

Well done Dora - your control mate.

26th Jul 2013, 05:25

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Open House please.

Sorry, make that Open House.

26th Jul 2013, 11:10

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norbert question. how do you guys post a photo that doesnt have the airfield name in it?