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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 7th Nov 2014, 05:48
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Bugger!
There I was quietly mousing down Wright Road in street view looking at the scenery and you beat me to it.
No need for a GPS either: the directions
south of Katikati and northwest from Whakamarama
(the red lines) puts you in the circuit area.
The 180/185 club newsletter has them going to interesting places and having fun. I am envious!
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While we are in New Zealand - here's one for Rod.
There is probably an airfield down there somewhere, but who cares?
It's the aircraft that count.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf-Z...85445&index=27
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Geez Ted, just a blurry video with nary a registration in sight and a quick glimpse of an underwing serial ("WK5??")!

OK, the ex-RN Chipmunk is ZK-SKH, (C1-0547, WK511, ex G-BVBT) while the aircraft in the London UAS markings is N861WP (C1-0748, WP861, ex N65273).

The fascinating thing about the NZ Chipmunk scene is the high proportion of the quite rare DHC-1A's that are present (the original Canadian-built Chipmunk, only 62 ever built), out of a total of 22 on the register (plus N861WP, no less than 7 are DHC-1A's. Compare this with Australia with 50 Chipmunks and only one DHC-1A.

As for the aerodrome - as both of the above Chippies are based at Masterton, so that's my guess.
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Yeah. The photo was just a teaser screen-grab to get your attention.
The video itself is from a mob that does a good job covering aviation in NZ
and it comes up hi-res on my computer..
Another of their videos shows 8 chipmunks in formation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMzWfOaH_jw
Seems like your group in Qld has competition!
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Old 10th Nov 2014, 23:24
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As for the aerodrome - as both of the above Chippies are based at Masterton, so that's my guess.
The airborne shots definitely look "North Islandish", but there's not a town in sight. The ground shots look like there taken at Wanaka - very arid and some large mountains.

On second thoughts, possibly Omaka, rather than Wanaka

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We are still back at
Dora 9 has declared Open House.
The chippy video was not intended as an airfield identification challenge as I have no idea about the location either.
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Dora 9 has declared Open House.
Well, see what you think of this one then...

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I'm sure that when evansb gets up this will be identified instantly. When it is, I'd be fascinated to know the history of these buildings. Is this the forerunner of the satellite terminal?

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C-54GMs of 426 Sqn at McChord AFB. Nothing ready so open house.
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FYI, In July of 1950, RCAF 426 Sqd. was detached to USAF MATS McChord AFB, (south of Tacoma, Washington), in support of the United Nations Korean War airlift effort.

Apropos of today's date, November 11th, Remembrance Day, over 500 Canadians died in the Korean Conflict. The Navy sent in 8 destroyers, (and a few exchange pilots to fly Panthers off the deck of USN Carriers). The Air Force supplied airlift support, (as well, a few fighter pilots were seconded to the USAF to fly Sabres over the Yalu). The Army sent in 8,500 troops.

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The shelters primary purpose was to provide protection from the incessant rain whilst performing engine maintenance.

In just under 4 years, the RCAF Northstars completed 599 round trips from McChord to Japan without loss of cargo or a single passenger.
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C-54GMs of 426 Sqn at McChord AFB
Well done mate, McChord it is.

OPEN HOUSE.

Thanks for the Canadian contribution Brian. Cheers.

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Okay, here we go..What Aerodrome?..
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All the Georgie Best aka Belfast City, previously known as Belfast Harbour and before that Belfast Sydenham. The 2 converging runways give the game away.
OH if correct.
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Lots of lovely Sea Furies which makes it 1947+
On a carrier which makes it British, Australian, Canadian or the Netherlands.
The crane is lifting a twin engined aircraft, which I suspect is a Sea Hornet.The Sea hornet was only operated by the British FAA, although one was sent to Canada to play with, but it never entered service.
Britain or Canada?
evansb is a cunning buggger, so I'll go for a Canadian aircraft carrier.
Where? I expect chevron got it right.
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HMCS Bonaventure 1958

I was at RAF Aldergrove at this time. My next door neighbour at Belfast was a CPO on the Bonaventure.
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HMCS Magnificent, (The Maggie), CVL-21, (Carrier Vessel Light #21), which served The Royal Canadian Navy honourably from 1948 to 1956. Seen loading Hawker Sea Fury and a DH Sea Hornet aircraft at RNAS Sydenham, Belfast, Ireland, AKA HMS Gadwall.

chevvron is correct. As requested, it is OPEN HOUSE.

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OK. Challenge withdrawn.
Some grumpy old fart(below) doesn't like the way the game is being played now, so he can have it all to himself.
Bye.

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Has the game changed? Is the objective now to spout forth with everything one knows/thinks/assumes/stating the bleeding obvious etc etc ya da ya da ya da....or does one quietly go off and do the research and then suggest an answer? I for one find it tiresome in the extreme to have the fun removed by people blurting out all their thoughts etc. if no suggestions are forthcoming, surely it's down to the poster of the new challenge to then give clues??
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I think he means me too, Ted...
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