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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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23rd Mar 2012, 00:01

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WWII B-17 USAAF base, UK.
Can't work out if the photographer is downwind or on finals though. LFH

23rd Mar 2012, 08:10

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LFH - you are correct so far.

Looking east, and downwind according to the windsock.

Here's another view of the buildings in the centre of the previous image.

More views from around the airfield to come if needed later.

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23rd Mar 2012, 13:07

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Is it Ridgewell?

Open House if correct.

23rd Mar 2012, 13:43

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Yes it is Ridgewell

I thought I'd share these other phots of the aerodrome - I've provided a link to a high res version of each one.

Officer's Lounge - High Res

Once of those B17s - High Res

The airfield in 8th Februabry 1944 - High Res

If you compare this image with today, I don't think there is one building remaining.

I've got photos of most of the built up areas , and a number of other aerial shots. If anyone wants to see more, let me know and I'll post them under a new thread.

Olympus is correct, and it is Open House

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23rd Mar 2012, 23:06

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Stunning pictures, nvubu, thanks for showing them here.

Russ

26th Mar 2012, 18:13

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As it's 3 days since the last mystery aerodrome was solved.

Here's one from me - completely different from my usual fare

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26th Mar 2012, 19:23

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Kajjansi "Airport", Uganda.

26th Mar 2012, 19:32

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Well ... I thought that would take a little longer.

You have control sabredog.

26th Mar 2012, 19:47

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Thank you,nvubu.
I am afraid it is back to;
Open House

27th Mar 2012, 13:08

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Open House! Here is something a bit different:-

27th Mar 2012, 13:49

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Is it Königsberg-Devau, now Kaliningrad Devau Airport?

27th Mar 2012, 18:17

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That is the one SilentHandover.

. You have control.

27th Mar 2012, 18:23

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Many thanks, a sad knowledge of the aeroplane type led to a narrow field of airfields at which to look.

Try this one, guessing like most of mine it will not last long.

29th Mar 2012, 11:22

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Latin America, possibly Argentina?

29th Mar 2012, 12:00

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Olympus is correct so far.

29th Mar 2012, 12:17

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Tandil AFB( SAZT) ?

29th Mar 2012, 14:01

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It's not Tandil AFB.

30th Mar 2012, 12:23

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Naval Airbase Comandante Espora (BACE) near Bahia Blanca?

30th Mar 2012, 12:32

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That's the one Olympus

YHC

30th Mar 2012, 14:09

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I may be able to post a new challenge later this evening but I'll declare OPEN HOUSE in the meantime.