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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 19th Feb 2012, 10:50
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San Antonio de los Baņos Airfield,Cuba.
Although the name I was looking for with the original photos was Batista Airport - as shown in the middle of the 1st photo.



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Old 19th Feb 2012, 10:58
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Thank you,nvubu. Excellent challenge.
The next;
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Is it in the USA?
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Is it in Europe?
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This aerodrome is located in Europe.
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nicelli - venice - classic 'modernist' style architecture !
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Correct.
YHC
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thanks sabredog - here's one I don't see on the list - though it might be there under another name !
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The now abandoned Ithaca Municipal Airport, New York.

OH if correct.
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Olympus - Good morning - Ithaca it is - abandoned - hangar building stll there and a marina now occupies the northern end of the runway
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Question
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Yes, I'm here. I did declare Open House but for the sake of good order-

OPEN HOUSE!
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This aerodrome isn't on the list - should be quite easy

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Old 22nd Feb 2012, 20:55
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Another Bernard Matthews 'bootiful' place this one being Oulton, just west of Aylsham Norfolk. Thought at first there were ex Bloodhound launch pads, but I think they're just another sort of production building as they're not visible on Bing maps.

OH if correct.
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Oulton it is - thought it would be easy.

Open House declared
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Couldn't find this on Mel's list...

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Ie Shima Airfield (Birch Strip),arrival of Mitsubishi G4M Betty with Japanese
Peace Envoys.
Open House,if correct.
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Didn't expect that to last.

Birch airfield on le Shima.

According to the article, the Betty 'bounced' heavily on landing as the pilot was so impressed by the crowds that he forgot to put the flaps down.

Some wonderful photos here...

Le Shima




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Very interesting - thank you
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Another challenge to keep the thread ticking over
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