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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.
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 13:18
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Looking at the Vampire in the background and the 'O' code on the Provost, how about Ouston?
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 13:57
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Ternhill ?

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Old 12th Jan 2012, 14:04
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Hullavington?
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 14:15
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No, sorry. None of those are correct.
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Acklington ?

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Old 12th Jan 2012, 15:46
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Well, I flew WW445/O-B several times at 6 FTS Ternhill in 1961 but I don't think it is there. The presence of the balloon winch etc makes me wonder if it is Abingdon. OH if I am correct.
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 16:51
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Nobody is really very close so far.

A clue; another picture taken the same day. If no success with this I have a third pic which should give it away...

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Old 12th Jan 2012, 17:20
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A real stab in the dark- Biggin Hill.

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Old 12th Jan 2012, 17:23
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Hm if that apparatus next to the Vulcan is something to do with RAFP or dog training, could it be Debden?
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 17:24
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KK has it!

This is the other pic I was going to post; I think anyone familiar with Biggin would recognise it from this...



You have control.
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 17:30
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Olympus,

Your third photo is obviously Biggin Hill.

Anyone, open house .

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Old 13th Jan 2012, 19:21
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Well if no-one else wants a go, try this one:



Here are some clues:

This is about the only thing left of this land based strip apart from some aircraft wreckage - more of this in a later clue.

Prior to (and after) it's air links, this was a very important railway town (town might be a misnomer) - although strangely enough it has never seen a rail, coach, wagon or engine.

The next clue will be a photo of something that can be seen from GE.
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Old 13th Jan 2012, 19:22
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whoops... pressed submit twice.
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Old 13th Jan 2012, 20:49
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Africa...?
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Old 13th Jan 2012, 20:51
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Yes ........
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Vio, Kenya ?

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Old 13th Jan 2012, 22:00
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Not sure if you mean vio. Should that be Voi?
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Old 13th Jan 2012, 23:28
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It isn't Voi - the railway there runs alongside the airstrip, whereas the railway this town served was 120+ miles away as the crow flies - although it hasn't been there for almost 50 years.


I'll post the 2nd picture clue in the morning,
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Old 14th Jan 2012, 07:59
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As promised - here is something visible in GE


To give a little persepective to the above - the boat is visible in the shot below.
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Old 14th Jan 2012, 08:20
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Butiaba on Lake Albert, Uganda.....

OH if correct---tis my bed time....
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