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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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18th Mar 2014, 07:51

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Yes, it is Barcelona 1965. What a place to drink a beer! Glory times!

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18th Mar 2014, 10:14

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BARCA! (7-0)
Estrella ain't bad either.

18th Mar 2014, 17:28

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Here is the next mystery aerodrome:

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18th Mar 2014, 22:31

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How about Brooklands?

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18th Mar 2014, 23:37

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Sorry, not Brooklands.

19th Mar 2014, 12:54

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V long shot - Hendon?

19th Mar 2014, 13:18

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Worthy Down?

19th Mar 2014, 16:50

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Sorry, not Hendon, nor is it Worthy Down. The aerodrome in question is no longer in existence.

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19th Mar 2014, 17:56

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Tut tut Bri..............................

19th Mar 2014, 18:42

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Watchfield?

19th Mar 2014, 18:44

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Not Watchfield. The mystery aerodrome closed before WW.II. The aerodrome's brief existence is commemorated on a plaque.

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19th Mar 2014, 22:05

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The 'Belfast Truss' hangars would indicate British Isles; other than that I don't have a clue but the distinctive road layout may jog someone's memory.

20th Mar 2014, 10:09

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Alexandra Park/Hough End. The 504 helped! OH I'm afraid.

20th Mar 2014, 17:08

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Radlett? OH if right

20th Mar 2014, 19:06

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WATB is correct. In 1919, you could fly from Manchester's Alexandra Park Aerodrome to Blackpool, (South Shore Aerodrome), for a mere 9 Guineas.

Why Britain adopted the Guinea instead of the Pound Sterling I do not know...

WATB has declared OPEN HOUSE, to no one's surprise...

Regarding the Hough End Aerodrome, I stand corrected, as the site is not completely without air traffic. On weekends, the site, (Hough End Playing Fields), hosts radio controlled model aircraft traffic. (See above photo, taken at Hough End Park) Nuff said.

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20th Mar 2014, 20:37

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People cheat. A lot. I've been informed by no less than two (2) long time ppruners that my photos are easily sourced, so as to enable a quick solution to my challenges. So be it. A gentleman with morals would avert their eyes...
Cheaters cheat. Who knew? Eff you to all who cheat.