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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 24th Aug 2019, 13:11
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My guardian angel is watching over me today !


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Old 24th Aug 2019, 14:00
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First guess at Wellesbourne Mountford?
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 14:45
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Your first guess last time was great, but sadly not this time.

The RAF was never here.
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 15:02
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Originally Posted by dook

The RAF was never here.
Sod it; I wuz gonna say Odiham from the east.
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 15:16
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We are not in the UK.
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 19:06
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Does that make it Ardmore?
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 19:46
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It most certainly does.

Brakes off....
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Old 24th Aug 2019, 20:03
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Thanks, much family in New Zealand. Now this. I find that my impression of the history of this field is completely mistaken. I have driven on the road.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 09:38
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 09:49
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Simple...? you know with J,it`s going to be like unravelling DNA....
Are we in UK..? Is that a car-boot sale site at the top end...? USAF or RAF/RN...?
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 10:35
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UK, maybe caravan or lorry storage, Royal Air Force.

Out now for an hour. Good morning.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 12:24
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Was it a Thor base?
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 12:28
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RAF Melton Mowbray. Ex Thor site, now the Defence Animal Centre.

OH if correct.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 12:28
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Pie in the sky; mostly pig pies.
ie Melton Mowbray and OH.

Buqqer ex Ascoteer just pipped me!
I've driven along that road too.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 12:48
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Yes to last 3 answers. I gather that the dogs pre-date the airfield by a World War, when horses mattered. Didn't realise the Ferry nature of the field, thinking it was a training station like Margaret Harborough down the road.

OH declared, let's paint the town red.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 16:47
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 17:44
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Red Paint expression may have originated in Melton Mowbray.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 18:02
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UK Wartime airfield, possibly USAAC?
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 18:10
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No pies here.

Yes to the next question.
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 20:23
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Brize Norton before SAC got their hands on it?
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