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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 25th Aug 2011, 12:39
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Looks like you got it sabredog. Spent a good part of the morning in Norway (GE) Jan Mayen and all, and missed it

Spent some time time in Nunavut trying to find paved airfields. Too good-looking surface for Siberia.

Ho hum.
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Old 25th Aug 2011, 13:33
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sabredog is correct Fahr Rost Lufthaven, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Terrence has control.
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Old 25th Aug 2011, 16:19
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Thank you,Brian.
The next challenge is;
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Old 25th Aug 2011, 16:52
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Graveley??
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Old 25th Aug 2011, 18:16
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Sorry,Chevvron. It is not Graveley.
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 00:11
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Steeple Morden?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 06:31
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Little Staughton?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 07:14
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Sabredog, how many of these towers (three middle-sized windows) RAF aerodromes had, at one point in their history? More than 50, I'd guess, but how many more?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 09:41
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Never had the time to count them,Regdep!
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 09:48
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Kimbolton Airfield?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 10:29
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Leicester East?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 11:05
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Sorry,Gentlemen, neither Leicester East or Kimbolton, but was used by the 8th.Air Force.
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 11:13
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Wow! That narrows it down to 72 airfields.

RAF Andrews Field

Edit: If not, RAF Deenethorpe
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 11:23
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Neither,Regdep.
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 12:03
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How about Boxsted, then. That would qualify as an obscure one.

Or Great Dunmow . . .
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Sorry,Regdep, it is not Boxted. The photograph is available on the web,and
the U.S.A.A.F. operated both the A-20 Havoc and the A-26 Invader from this airfield. It's name belies it size!
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386th Bomb Group, Matching Green.
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 12:26
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Little Walden? (if I understand correctly what "bellies" means)

Matches also the Havoc and Invader clue. And the tower is of the correct type, medium front windows 343/43.

Found the photo .
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I reckon its RAF Little Walden?
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Little Warden is correct,Regdep. Sorry,Stressfree,pipped by one minute.
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