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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.
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Old 2nd May 2014, 00:43
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California or Nevada?
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Yes. Getting closer
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Borrego Valley, (KL08), California. Located just west of The Salton Sea.
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Borrego Valley, (KL08), California. Located just west of The Salton Sea
is correct.
About the only airport in that region above sea level. Salton Sea is just out of shot to the right.

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Thank you. Here is the next mystery aerodrome:
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El Arish, Gaza.
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Yes, El Arish Marina, Gaza, circa 1967 after Egypt's departure. Two UN DHC-4 Caribous operated by The RCAF are shown. I wonder if the white spheres are made of salt, given the proximity of the aerodrome to a salt lake. You have control.

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Open House I am afraid!
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Try this -

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Single digit runway number and baseball diamonds - in the USA?
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Old 3rd May 2014, 15:24
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Certainly is ;-)
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Has to be a former US AFB, its got a golf course.
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Millington, former Memphis NAS?

Open House if correct

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Old 3rd May 2014, 22:00
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Correct, well done

OH it is then.
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Old 3rd May 2014, 22:11
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Memphis? Where is that? The State? Anywhere near Beale Street?

Anyway..have you finished the crossword yet? Here is a Saturday evening easy:

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RCAF Marville, France?
OH if correct.
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Memphis TN, some 14 miles from BB King's...
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bri, great picture. Tigers as far as the eye can see! Back when Canada had a real airforce.

I did some research and I see that Canadair built 1815 and over 1000 of those served with the RCAF!
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Memphis TN, some 14 miles from BB King's...
Yes and I feel like an idiot. I knew that place looked familiar, I landed there so many times I lost count.
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Jenkins is correct. North Luffenham. He has control. Very sorry for the massive delay in responding.

CORRECTION: It has been pointed out to me that the photo of the RCAF Sabres is not North Luffenham, UK. It is most probably Uplands, (Ottawa), Ontario. The aircraft are Canadair Sabres of RCAF 439 Squadron preparing to depart on Operation Leapfrog, crossing the North Atlantic for deployment at North Luffenham. I regret any confusion my error may have caused.

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