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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 16th Feb 2019, 11:34
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A bit of a fraught atmosphere on WAMkIII these days. Anyway, could the latest challenge be Thurleigh? I once saw some publicity pics that BOAC did with one of their first 747s there.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 11:37
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We'll I thought that would be a hard one to get from that image, and I has quite a few more pictures for it.

Dulles it is. SLB has control.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 11:40
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Apologies,
I indeed forgot to add “if correct”
I knew i was to sleep late this morning so did not wanted to keep everybody waiting.
My sight is about as hazy as the next challenge.
Specsavers?
Pearl?
Or less cognac?

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Old 16th Feb 2019, 11:47
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Originally Posted by nvubu
We'll I thought that would be a hard one to get from that image, and I has quite a few more pictures for it.

Dulles it is. SLB has control.
Correct? Ooh wauw!!
When googling for images “hazy airports”
I got the result of
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Just posting out of fun!

I am afraid Open House again.

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Old 16th Feb 2019, 12:21
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Early Thursday morning. I'm actually quite surprised this 80+ year old airfield hasn't appeared on The List yet.

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Old 16th Feb 2019, 12:44
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Er Gatwick? (OH if correct)
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 13:10
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Nope, not Gatport Airwick.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 13:19
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If I see PAPIs, it's somewhat unusual to have them on both sides of the runway is it not ?
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 13:28
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You do see PAPIs on both side. That's not too unusual.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 13:33
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I'm obviously getting out of touch these days then.

Are we outside the UK ?
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 15:23
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I’d hazard a guess at Shannon?....but on closer inspection I’d say not!
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 16:25
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Not Shannon. I think we're in the UK, hence my "I can't believe it" as far as the wiki list is concerned..
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:17
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I thought it might be Stansted but that isn't 80+ years old.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:23
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Could that be Prestwick? The only clue, really, is what looks like a hangar off to port.
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:28
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I also thought that a possibility but I think it only has PAPIs on one side.

The last time I landed there was 1984 !!
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:36
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Lorraine Chase and Luton ?
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:36
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Newquay?
(since 1933)

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Bournemouth perhaps
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Old 16th Feb 2019, 17:53
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Nope, none of those. Look closely and you may be able to identify aircraft types. The Americans may have spent some time here......
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Sort of looks like Mildenhall - but I was blinded by all the lights on my last approach there.
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