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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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  • When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
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Old 6th Sep 2013, 09:05
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Note the shape of the fin.
Australia mate?
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Oz changed the design of the Beaufort fin - so it has to be in Oz.

At first I thought of Fishermens Bend, Victoria

But if that's the Kingsford Smith Air Service hangar in the background, I'll plump for Mascot, Sydney ---

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Old 6th Sep 2013, 10:49
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It's Mascot and a DAP Beaufort - well done Cuefaye!

The caption to the photo reads "Beaufort T9541, the first aircraft assembled at the Dept of Aircraft Production's GAF at Mascot, taking off on its first flight on 20 October 1941." Actually I rather think it's landing. It's using the old 12/30 runway, traces of which could still be seen in the 1970's as a taxiway before it was swallowed up by what was then the Ansett tarmac/terminal/aerobridges etc.

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Old 6th Sep 2013, 12:36
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Thanks Dora

Have to exit my patch for rest of day, so OH I'm afraid. Sorry
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Old 6th Sep 2013, 15:09
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I'm not checked out on Beauforts, but at a guess, I'd say you wouldn't use that much flap for takeoff.
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Old 6th Sep 2013, 19:56
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Or that much up elevator....

Actually Chevvron, given the type's dire reputation with the RAAF, maybe you should be grateful that you're not checked out?

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Old 8th Sep 2013, 07:51
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I think ist open house:

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Old 9th Sep 2013, 17:53
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No takers until now...

It is in Europe
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Old 9th Sep 2013, 20:05
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I thought Antwerp at first, but I don't think it is.
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Poznan, EPPO. Looking down 11...

OH if correct!
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Old 10th Sep 2013, 04:46
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Two days! It clearly can't have been available via GI or LM would have "researched" it by now.

PS What's the aircraft?

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Old 10th Sep 2013, 09:50
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Minuteman Poznan is corret, so OH

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Old 10th Sep 2013, 10:18
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'On the glidepath well right of centreline correcting slow'.
[Sorry it's my ATCO instincts.]

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Old 10th Sep 2013, 14:24
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Visual Approach, landing was perfect (by copi), nobody hurt, a/c ok, returnflight on schedule
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Old 12th Sep 2013, 22:11
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Here's another...

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Old 13th Sep 2013, 22:10
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Saturday morning clue.

We're in the south of France, names on the map....

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Old 14th Sep 2013, 01:50
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The name 'Istres' stands out.
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Old 14th Sep 2013, 08:10
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'Istres' stands out.
It sure does. Your control Chevvron.

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And I thought he'd put the red triangle on Marignane to give us a bit of a clue Chevy.
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Old 18th Sep 2013, 19:02
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World calling Chevvron.....

Do you have anything for us?
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