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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 14th Jan 2019, 13:58
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If you are travelling perhaps you should declare OH anyway. We do this on my other site.

A stalled thread is no fun.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:09
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Originally Posted by dook
If you are travelling perhaps you should declare OH anyway. We do this on my other site.

A stalled thread is no fun.
Would a nudging PM be considered overzealous?
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:18
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But he would only see it if he's on line, which he isn't.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:20
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But he'd get a notification Email with the content of the PM whether or not he was logged on here.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:22
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Only if he is subscribed to it. I don't get them.

Send him one then and see if you get a response.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:26
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No you. You've been here longer than me. You're the senior man.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:35
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Done...………..
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:40
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What now?

Now, we wait...
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:49
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Looking back this thread sometimes went days without an update or contribution - I know that doesn't suit some but there's a danger we'll finish up with a small number of "enthusiasts" only
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 14:56
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Disagree. We are always at the mercy of someone who doesn't play within the spirit of the game.

Anyone who regularly plays here is by definition an enthusiast.

Our friend has made only 36 posts in almost three years.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 15:10
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I doubt that our friend has intentionally absconded from his obligation to either pose a new challenge or declare OH on this thread but rather that he is unaware of the matter.

Either way it is frustrating when one is in the mood for an aerodrome challenge. Patience I suppose is the order of the day.

Back to making that full scale working glider out of old loo roll tubes.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 15:29
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This pilot is departing the fix.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 16:10
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I changed it to 48 hours as 24 hours was thought too tight.
Have sent them a PM.

edit to add: I wouldn't worry too much about 2-3 days delay, this sort of thing has occurred since the start of the 1st thread.

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Old 14th Jan 2019, 17:58
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OK, OK, can't a chap have a break...??

Not being very genned-up on the current level of difficulty being posted by you 'officionados' I've taken a punt on this one. Ready to be beaten within seconds...

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Old 14th Jan 2019, 18:06
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In response to queries about Rechlin being the main airfield.

The one posted in the photo was the original aerodrome with all of the complex and comprehensive test facilities much like RAE Farnborough. This remained the case throughout the war. However, when the jets came along Rechlin was not able to accomodate them or to be easily extended to do so, so they built a new aerodrome a mile or so south with hard runways and not much else (known as Rechlin-Larz). So the original remained the 'parent field'.

The adjacent Muritz lake was also used for seaplane and marine craft testing.

Thought you might like to know...
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 18:59
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Originally Posted by Kemble Pitts
In response to queries about Rechlin being the main airfield.

The one posted in the photo was the original aerodrome with all of the complex and comprehensive test facilities much like RAE Farnborough. This remained the case throughout the war. However, when the jets came along Rechlin was not able to accomodate them or to be easily extended to do so, so they built a new aerodrome a mile or so south with hard runways and not much else (known as Rechlin-Larz). So the original remained the 'parent field'.

The adjacent Muritz lake was also used for seaplane and marine craft testing.

Thought you might like to know...
A fascinating history Kemble and a very interesting read of those links posted.

dook - return to last reported fix immediate!
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 19:22
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Welcome to the mad-house

I don't think it's the UK, but I do think it is in Europe
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 19:24
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It looks like Europe

Possibly France or Switzerland.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 19:29
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Short term memories perhaps? Akeman Street.
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Old 14th Jan 2019, 19:34
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Bloody Norah Jenkins...you're good...
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