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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 28th Jan 2019, 08:38
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You are correct - Toliara (there are many spellings) it is.............. pleasant in a laid back way

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Old 28th Jan 2019, 10:57
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That was a good challenge.

Next:

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Old 28th Jan 2019, 15:42
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An odd collection; York, Lanc; then is that the fin of a glider above the Lanc's No 1 engine?; next a C-47 or Dakota; possibly a Stirling beyond the Dak?

The number of bodies suggests a show or a demo of some sort?

edit: the odd fin is the right shape for a Horsa.

Wild stab; Beaulieu?
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 15:55
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There are two outfits in the picture. One of them had Sterlings..

Photograph taken 1945/46.

You are close with Beaulieu.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:00
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OK; a small step West to Holmsley South?
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:06
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No but very close.

You were slightly closer with Beaulieu.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:26
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Stoney Cross?
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:30
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kenparry did the work but chevvron gets the banana.

Hard luck kenparry, as is often the case on the thread.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:35
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Well done; I had been looking, fruitlessly, for a field with the apron as shown. dook, can you tell us what the occasion was?
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:35
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46 Squadron Stirling of course, and it appears to be Sports Day. Sorry, I crossed ref. the question.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 16:39
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I don't know what the occasion was, but it might have been associated with a sports day.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 17:07
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CGB... Sorry I've been away from the thread for a few days... is that one of Emerald Airways' old budgies?
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 18:07
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Originally Posted by dook
kenparry did the work but chevvron gets the banana.

Hard luck kenparry, as is often the case on the thread.
Open House
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 19:17
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With OH, this might tickle the fancy.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 19:20
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Might be correct for Ken Dodd, but not me.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 19:29
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That will do for a start.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 19:34
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Pay attention double O seven.

Not UK I assume.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 19:42
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An incorrect assumption.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 20:46
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It seems to me that the trees on the airfield have been intentionally planted so perhaps we're looking at tree farming.
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Old 28th Jan 2019, 20:55
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Rather large estate in the upper right corner.

SLB
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