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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 9th Dec 2018, 15:36
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Since I don't know what that means I cannot answer.

But if you mean prison I don't think so.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 16:03
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East or West of the old Iron Curtain?
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 16:09
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Neither - south of it.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 17:01
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Qrendi perhaps? Father of back seat chum flew Faith, Hope, and Charity.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 17:14
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Not perhaps at all.

Back to you.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 17:29
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Thanks. 'South' was the clue.

Now this. Famous names of 65 years ago made me aware, and I was very young then.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 18:25
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I have never seen black dots on a runway. The runway is "1" which is typically (and incorrectly) American.

No longer in use or newly constructed ?
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 19:38
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Sebring - it's a motor racing circuit on the left hand side of the image
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 20:20
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Yes to Sebring, wonderful list of 12 hour winners. Apparently field still in use.

Chequered Flag to nvubu.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 20:27
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I knew immediately I saw it that it was race circuit. Just couldn't remember the name off the top of my head.

Now we are going way back in time for the next challenge



I do have more recent photos if this stumps you
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 20:30
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How is "Runway 1 typically (and incorrectly) American" incorrect? It is the American way. Accept it. It is NOT incorrect. As per another example, most of the world drives on the right-hand side of the road. It is NOT incorrect.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 20:40
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One has to be quick on this thread these days. Having said that I would still have been wrong on Qrendi as I was thinking Hal Far
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 20:52
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How is "Runway 1 typically and incorrectly American" incorrect? It is the American way. Accept it. It is NOT incorrect. As per another example, most of the world drives on the right-hand side of the road. It is NOT incorrect. Get over yourself. Snob.
In the same way, I like English motorbikes but the steer is on the wrong side!

SLB
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:00
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How is "Runway 1 typically (and incorrectly) American" incorrect? It is the American way. Accept it. It is NOT incorrect
Try four little letters - ICAO.

And I am not a snob, despite your edit.

If you wish to be rude, I'll leave the thread.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:08
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America doesn't abide by the ICAO aircraft registration protocol either. So what? The opposite end of Runway 1 is probably Runway 19. I am not American. America can do what ever it wants. I like America. I fly in my private aircraft to America every two years. It is a pleasure.

The mystery aerodrome? A 1908 demonstration tour? Looking at the style of hats and caps, I am thinking America.
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:10
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Not sure about the crowd line. This aircraft does not appear to be the sole focus of attention, so perhaps an Air Meeting like Rheims?
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:22
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Glad we are back to the subject.
It was an event held in conjunction with an automobile show, and was the 2nd year of the event (which was held in a different city the previous year). .
Not 100% sure if it took place at the airfield in question. but the airfield was constructed in this year and was the first airfield in this city. This image is from the following year - I did say I had some later images

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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:29
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Maryland ?
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:37
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Cicero Flying Field, Chicago ?
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Old 9th Dec 2018, 21:40
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This field isn't in the USA
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