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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 18th Oct 2018, 16:38
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Well done, now you have it. Nissan or Green Island



Over to you.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 17:00
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Ta muchly.

Another o'heed for ye.

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Old 18th Oct 2018, 17:19
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Are we in a part of the world that was (or still is?) of a Communist persuasion? (Not sure why political ideology should influence airfield design, but it does seem to have done!)
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 18:01
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We are indeed.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 19:48
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North Korea
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 20:43
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Niet……………..
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 22:35
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Are `we` in `big Bear` country now ,or in one of the ones that knocked the Wall over...?
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 08:41
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Big Bear country.
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 14:24
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Originally Posted by dook
Big Bear country.
a hell of a job

first thought it would semi tropical like sotchi.

Kirovsk Apapiti

How do you pick them?

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Old 19th Oct 2018, 14:36
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How do you pick them?
And just how do you find them ?

Your bear.
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 14:45
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Originally Posted by dook
And just how do you find them ?

Your bear.
Bears know how to find another bear.


Cheers SLB
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 14:55
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I'll kick off.

I think that must be northern Europe. I don't think UK.

Canal suggests WW2 Germany or maybe Holland or Belgium.

edit: is that the sea or a lake at the top ?
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 15:10
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Originally Posted by dook
I'll kick off.

I think that must be northern Europe. I don't think UK.

Canal suggest WW2 Germany or maybe Holland or Belgium.

edit: is that the sea or a lake at the top ?
No UK
chart is dated 9-11-42
neither Sea or Lake
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 16:25
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A reservoir then maybe.

If it's not water why is the railway line running around it ?
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 17:17
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Originally Posted by dook
A reservoir then maybe.

If it's not water why is the railway line running around it ?
The railway which ran along the water is no longer there.

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Old 19th Oct 2018, 17:33
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Well, it was when the chart was drawn so I'm just trying to find out what the water is.

I asked because you said it was not a lake or sea, which is why I am asking if it's a reservoir.

I can't think of any other type of water except an inland waterway.

I also asked
Canal suggests WW2 Germany or maybe Holland or Belgium.
Am I on the right track ?
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 18:13
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Originally Posted by dook
Well, it was when the chart was drawn so I'm just trying to find out what the water is.

I asked because you said it was not a lake or sea, which is why I am asking if it's a reservoir.

I can't think of any other type of water except an inland waterway.

I also asked


Am I on the right track ?
I as a Dutchman can think of several other types of water. Perhaps some fellow Pprune have suggestions.
and Yes you are on the right track.

SLB
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 18:32
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V1 or V2 launching site...?
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 18:37
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Thanks SLB.

I am interested in the fact that the text is in English, so I'm going to rule out Germany. Typical of stuff by the French resistance I feel except that in the bottom left there is the text about 10'.

I as a Dutchman....
Perhaps that's a hint...…….

Water and a canal - I'm going to shoot for the Netherlands.
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Old 19th Oct 2018, 18:43
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Bottom left there is a scale; if feet it`s pretty small for an airfield....
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