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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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22nd Nov 2018, 19:49

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This wasn't Ken Hayr was it ?

If it was, I'm looking again at NZ.

22nd Nov 2018, 19:51

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That's it. Should help you get close albeit not directly to the spot. W-O-W would be close.

22nd Nov 2018, 19:55

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I knew Ken - great chap.

I asked about NZ in a previous post.

22nd Nov 2018, 20:08

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No, no. Just a statement, I was wearing pedant hat, sorry. Try me on negative questions, apparently most frustrating.

22nd Nov 2018, 20:11

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It isn't in NZ is it ?

22nd Nov 2018, 20:20

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Lovely response! Simple way out, it is in New Zealand. Scene of a family wedding, great fun.

22nd Nov 2018, 20:26

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I've been through all the ones I can find to no avail - still working on it.

Somebody will now come along and pinch it I bet.

Ken was born in Whangarei but no lake.

22nd Nov 2018, 20:30

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Jetstar seems to Number 1 on approach. Whangarei wrong island. Oh where is my chum K76?

22nd Nov 2018, 20:33

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Do you compose crossword puzzles ?

22nd Nov 2018, 20:41

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That will be Queenstown.

22nd Nov 2018, 21:02

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Yes, unfair on Dook. No to the compiler question. I certainly use the maps from Flight Radar, and a touch of Welsh deviousness. Hard luck dook, I tried to point - W-O-W refers to the nearby Wanaka on another lake, Wings Over Wanaka where Sir Ken once displayed. My own Ken Hayr story, apart from his being my Air Officer Commanding, refers to his double-hush in a turbine twin, but that is for another time.

With cheerful regret, to you Cows.

22nd Nov 2018, 21:09

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Jenkins thanks, that took a bit of work. 'Twas only yesterday but this one is somewhat weathered and in need of a paint job. Salty Dogs.

22nd Nov 2018, 21:38

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Wheressa An-12 gone ?

22nd Nov 2018, 21:43

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I figured that was too much of a hint, for now.

22nd Nov 2018, 21:45

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Good job I saw it then.

23rd Nov 2018, 13:00

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Looks Azorean, but not Lajes, I don't think. Santa Maria?

23rd Nov 2018, 16:15

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Quote:

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Looks Azorean, but not Lajes, I don't think. Santa Maria?

I am with you there - as far as the Azores are concerned. Let's just go through a list. My guess - Flores

23rd Nov 2018, 16:21

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There is no need for a list - jensdad has provided the answer.

Check it out on GE and the tower in this photograph.

23rd Nov 2018, 19:00

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Indeed it is, Santa Maria on Thursday. A rather interesting place with a massive apron, traditional WW2 triangular runway etc. The chap who handled us had been there since the 70s and regailed us with stories of endless jets stopping for a top-up; it's rather dead now. Dook was quick enough to observe another photo, seen below - apparently en-route to Port of Spain. Over to Jensdad.

23rd Nov 2018, 20:56

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Thank you CGB. I would love to visit that place. One of those 'classic' airfields from the past. I have nothing sufficiently challenging, so OH!