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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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11th Dec 2018, 20:03

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JENKINS

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Thanks. Ken Parry asked the questions, the single runway designator narrowed the likely locations.

Now this. Proposal to make it a 'Park and Ride'

car park was turned down.

11th Dec 2018, 20:23

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Charmy Down.

11th Dec 2018, 20:25

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Of course it is. All yours.

11th Dec 2018, 20:39

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dook

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Many thanks.

11th Dec 2018, 21:35

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Looks like Grove (from the North)

11th Dec 2018, 23:18

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Self loading bear

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shackman

Looks like Grove (from the North)

Could be
Now on Google Maps it shows various trenches dug dug cris cross the runways
Does somebody know what is that for?

SLB

12th Dec 2018, 04:35

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Maybe Phil Harding lives near there.

When there was an outstation of Harwell here (early '60s), did you know they used to transfer small amounts of radioactive material between sections using a Hornby Dublo model railway?
Not a lot of people know that.

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12th Dec 2018, 09:14

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It's not Grove but it is in England.

12th Dec 2018, 12:06

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dook - are you sure?

When I manipulate a GE image of RAF Grove it looks exactly as your does.

12th Dec 2018, 12:14

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Quote:

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dook - are you sure?

When I manipulate a GE image of RAF Grove it looks exactly as your does.

The built up area to the east (left) and the research station to the west (right) match up too.

12th Dec 2018, 12:17

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I have checked against GE by searching with the name.

Similar images as on GE come up in Geograph and some other sites.

It no longer exist as an airfield and I am happy to post further clues.

12th Dec 2018, 12:25

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A quick copy from GE of Grove near Wantage

12th Dec 2018, 12:50

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Three or four sites list it as Bircham Newton but I agree that it really must be Grove.

I'll withdraw it and offer it to anyone who has suggested Grove since Shakman isn't around.

Off you go chaps.

12th Dec 2018, 13:01

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Three or four sites list it as Bircham Newton but I agree that it really must be Grove.

I'll withdraw it and offer it to anyone who has suggested Grove since Shakman isn't around.

Off you go chaps.

Bircham Newton (Norfolk; a few miles NW of Sculthorpe) never had hard runways but has got 3 'C' type hangars which are still standing.

12th Dec 2018, 13:03

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Agreed.

Does anyone have the next ?

12th Dec 2018, 14:14

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Apologies - away most of the day. Here is a more esoteric one.Sorry as well for using Google earth.

Clues - It was RAF and in the UK. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures of it in its heyday.

12th Dec 2018, 14:23

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dook

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Glad you're back.

12th Dec 2018, 16:59

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If it helps, there are now houses on the original dispersal/hangar area.

12th Dec 2018, 17:40

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I'll start with Sawbridgeworth.

12th Dec 2018, 18:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chevvron

Maybe Phil Harding lives near there.

I had to search that Phil on Google but yes,
Harding as being Archeologist since 1971 must have looking for his own skeleton.

SLB