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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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Old 19th Nov 2018, 21:01
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I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise. All I knew was early Hurricanes with the two bladed prop. The serial no has led me to a couple of very interesting sites

Here's the next one from me.
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Old 19th Nov 2018, 21:03
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We're off touring again...….

Only ten countries to look at.

The serial no has led me to a couple of very interesting sites
And me.
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Old 19th Nov 2018, 21:38
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Well, of all the possible A4 versions and countries, that sure looks like a USMC aircraft to me. So, that leads me to... gimme a minute...
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Old 19th Nov 2018, 21:45
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It looks more like Ben Hoa than Chu Lai (and it doesn't look like Da Nang)
So I'll guess Ben Hoa?
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Old 19th Nov 2018, 22:07
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It's not Ben Hoa.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 02:59
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Darwin Australia?
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 06:23
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It isn't in Australia
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 09:39
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I think this E model might be from the USS Hancock.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:37
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It is an E model.
Caption on the photo states 1st MarDiv, so don't know re USS Hancock.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:43
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Well, that's an infantry outfit.

I'm fairly sure about the ship from the tail markings but can't find anything.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:53
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Photo taken 15-30 Jan 1970 - I suppose the 1st MarDiv may refer to the photographer.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:55
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California by any chance ?
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:58
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These were there as well:

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Old 20th Nov 2018, 11:59
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Must be Vietnam war era.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 12:03
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Yes, correct era.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 12:32
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China Lake?
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 12:42
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Tan Son Nhut?

My current temporary location
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 12:46
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Are we in Thailand ?
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 12:48
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Not China Lake, nor Tan Son Nhut.
India 42 has the correct country.
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Old 20th Nov 2018, 13:05
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Hoi An...…..?
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