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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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24th Jun 2019, 11:10

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Could this be Thorpe Abbotts near Diss, Norfolk?

Will have to be OH if correct.

24th Jun 2019, 11:12

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Sorry lauriebe, but it isn't.

It is UK though.

edit: clues are available if requested.

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24th Jun 2019, 12:09

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Sculthorpe?

24th Jun 2019, 12:17

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I'm afraid not Asturias.

You will need a boat or an aeroplane to get here...….

24th Jun 2019, 13:03

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Long Kesh I think....................... never realized there were 26 WW2 airfields in N Ireland.........................

24th Jun 2019, 13:14

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Asturias strikes with Long Kesh.

New balls please.

24th Jun 2019, 13:19

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That was tough................................................... you can just about see the old outline on GE today

Try this one

24th Jun 2019, 13:21

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I don't think it's any more tough than some of yours.

This one is a good example.

24th Jun 2019, 13:26

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Well it's not Leh.........................

24th Jun 2019, 13:51

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Near Milano ?

Leh…..Leh…..that's in India !

24th Jun 2019, 13:59

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No - this is neither near India nor Milano.....................

In fact I'll be amazed if anyone has ever been there.

24th Jun 2019, 14:22

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The aeroplanes look old and the hardstanding and runway seem to be compacted sand/gravel.

USA ?

24th Jun 2019, 15:23

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The airport has been upgraded I think - it's now mainly tarmac/concrete - it's not the USA though...............

24th Jun 2019, 15:32

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South Australia ?

24th Jun 2019, 15:36

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Land of Free Australians? Go Crows go!

Nope - but certainly a British influence

24th Jun 2019, 15:40

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The old Empire strikes back.

Sith Eefrica ?

24th Jun 2019, 15:41

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About 180* out dook; CYSU aka Summerside ,PEI...CFB SAR Base...OH if correct....been past a few times....

24th Jun 2019, 15:47

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Astonishing!

Prince Edward island Summerside it is - I really thought it might last 24 hours............

Sycamore has called OH

24th Jun 2019, 15:50

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I would never have got that without considerable helpings of clues.

24th Jun 2019, 15:59

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I had a load of clues ready - potatoes, highest density province, lowest population province, Arcadians, pictures of parts of the small collection of military stuff there....................... all to no avail!!!!