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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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Old 22nd Aug 2013, 22:10
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Trying to be suitably enigmatic, but it's much, much further away...
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Old 23rd Aug 2013, 06:56
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Judging by the two comments of two people in the know. I am guessing somewhere down under. A complete stab in the dark Amberley ?
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Old 23rd Aug 2013, 08:22
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Google Earth is not going to be much help !

Emeritus.
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Old 23rd Aug 2013, 11:18
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In Australia, but not Amberley.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 05:41
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A clue: this airfield still exists.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 05:58
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Hmmm, why does the runway(?) look like it has been painted onto the photo!

Mascot?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 06:36
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Dora when was this photo taken?
is north to the top of the photo?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 06:45
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Gents:

No, not Mascot.

Photo taken around 1941, with North up.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 06:47
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Wynyard in Tasmania?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 07:18
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John, sorry I missed this question the first time, no the runway isn't painted on nor is it Wynyard...
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 07:28
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Essendon Field ?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 07:37
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Well done dash7fan! it is indeed Essendon, you have control.



Due to a bit of finger trouble, this GE image doesn't quite align the 1941 white strip with the 17/35 runway exactly (it should).

As a very new FO in Ansett, I flew out of Essendon 1970-1971 (which is where I had the privilege to meet and fly with Emeritus).
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 07:40
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Was that not a railway across the runway?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 09:33
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Tks, open house please!
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 09:48
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This one should be easy enough...




This is not a public aerodrome but as you can see it is a place from which aircraft take off and land.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 10:04
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is the photo taken looking south?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 10:07
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West, south west, I would think.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 10:18
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well I would think it is what google labels as Curtin Springs Airport. seems about the right distance from Ayer's Rock.
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 10:19
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You put me in a difficult position but I trust you do not think that is Ayers Rock?
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Old 24th Aug 2013, 10:24
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yes I think it is ayers rock, well uluru if you want to be all nancy about it.
I couldn't quite get the profile to match any of the tourist photos though.
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