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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 16th Jan 2019, 01:47
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Gosfield and Wattisham are 292 ft AMSL but neither fit the picture.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 05:09
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Actually Jenkins, it is Williamtown. Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne. Confusing, I know...
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 08:09
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That’s Chilbolton.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 08:17
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I will confirm that winner.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 08:25
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Well done to TheiC - 'tis RAF Chilbolton indeed.

Further info here: https://www.airshowspresent.com/raf-chilbolton.html

TheiC - you have control.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 09:13
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Many thanks...

I'll do my best to respond promptly to any queries and suggestions...
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 09:24
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Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire? An addition of thanks to Dora-9 for nudge on Melbourne. Fine city, oldest school chum there, in Malvern having left Malvern UK in 1967.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 09:29
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Maybe Oirland.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 10:27
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Originally Posted by dook
Maybe Oirland.
Yep, I'll take a stab at that. Poolbeg chimneys from Dublin Airport (remote corner of)
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 10:32
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The only problem is that I can't find an airstrip/field around there except Baldonnell and it isn't that.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 10:51
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Auxtank,

Viewed from Dublin airport the two chimneys are almost in line.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 10:55
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Indeed. Hummm...
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:01
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Not the Emerald Isle, I'm afraid, though another place nearby regularly hosts visitors from there, nor Lincolnshire, on which I might comment further later on.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:17
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...another place nearby regularly hosts visitors from there
Might those visitors be animals ?
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:31
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No. Strictly speaking, they are mineral (but do tell us why you ask..?).
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:37
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I was thinking racehorses.

Now I'm wondering how visitors can be mineral.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:47
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Strictly speaking, my dictionary confirms that I'm using the word outside its usual meaning, but only as others here do, especially the unlicensed.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 11:55
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As in fizzy drinks ?
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 12:42
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I’m afraid not. They walk amongst us here, though often returning to the Balcony.
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Old 16th Jan 2019, 12:46
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This challenge has taken a decidedly surreal angle.

TheiC - are we in England?
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