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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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21st May 2018, 17:08

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Not obviously one of the "triangle" RAF WW2 layouts - so maybe not RAF???

22nd May 2018, 00:41

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Condover! Recognised the southern part (top of the picture). Flown around that part of the world previously.

22nd May 2018, 10:05

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Yes, Condover. Over to you rm.

22nd May 2018, 11:18

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Indeed, one of those many places that had a relatively short life.

Satellite for Shawbury 1942 - 1945 according to UK Airports and Airfields - A Guide to the history of British Flying Sites within the United Kingdom

22nd May 2018, 11:40

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Ok, here we go. You'd probably take the other rwy if the wind was strong from the north or south...

(not my own picture, shamelessly stolen from the web)

22nd May 2018, 11:46

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Abingdon!! (The big 'Beverley' hangar gives it away)
OH if correct.

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22nd May 2018, 11:59

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22 minutes!!! No wonder we get people putting up weird spots in th Komi Autonomous Republic.......

22nd May 2018, 12:40

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22 minutes!!! No wonder we get people putting up weird spots in th Komi Autonomous Republic.......

Well 6 actually if you want to make a 'thing' of it.

22nd May 2018, 14:34

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chevvron! Over to you...

22nd May 2018, 15:21

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chevvron! Over to you...

OH if correct

22nd May 2018, 16:20

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Another "autonomous Republic" - sort of........

22nd May 2018, 16:41

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One of the FIGAS strips?

22nd May 2018, 17:09

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Whalsay, Shetlands.

22nd May 2018, 17:32

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Does look like Shetlands indeed and the weather is the same but you arrive via a FIGAS Islander

22nd May 2018, 17:39

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Harry,

We have been illustrating the advantages of a career in the oil industry. We get to go to remote places that the locals don’t visit and often have never heard of!

22nd May 2018, 17:50

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I'll take a stab at Saunders Islands. It may have changed since I was there in 1988.

22nd May 2018, 21:48

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FIGAS clue homed in the search. Is it Sealion Island?

23rd May 2018, 06:26

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anyone having trouble reaching the last page?

23rd May 2018, 06:27

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Sea Lion Island it is - famous fro the Elephant Seals that breed there - hoping to get back there later this year.................

23rd May 2018, 06:51

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Harry,

We have been illustrating the advantages of a career in the oil industry. We get to go to remote places that the locals don’t visit and often have never heard of!

yes - well - tho' there are some roughs (eg the Komi Republic?) with the occasional smooth...................... some of my friends are astounded that we just swan off to the ends of the earth but I guess if you wanted to be safe & secure you'd have become an accountant - or (worse) an actuary.........