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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.
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  • 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.
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 04:46
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Sorry for the delay. I’m on holiday in BC.

I was surprised to discover that Reims-Champagne is abandoned.

Where’s this?


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Old 31st Aug 2019, 08:10
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An interesting rock.

Did you take this whilst on holiday ?
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 10:56
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Sumburgh??
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 10:58
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With that rock ?
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 12:03
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I have looked at your holiday area in British Columbia and can find nothing. All the mountains/hills there appear to have a lot of snow.

The challenge area looks dry and warm so looking at Australia.
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 12:40
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Originally Posted by dook
With that rock ?
Both Sumburgh Head and Fitful head are rocky and rise well above the airfield but it's not Fitful, that's too far from the airfield.
BEA Viscounts had to do curved 'Spitfire type' approaches to avoid Sumburgh Head when landing on what is now runway 33.
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 12:50
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I take you point.
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 13:41
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Looking around for Australian hills/mountains finds the Flinders Ranges.

Adding airfield to there brings up the challenge at Wilpena Pound.
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 16:53
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Excellent detective work, dook. Wilpena Pound.

A remarkable landscape. I went there once, many years ago.



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Old 31st Aug 2019, 19:55
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Sorry - didn't expect you back so soon.

That only took me about four hours !!

Standby please....
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Old 31st Aug 2019, 19:58
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Here we go.


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Old 1st Sep 2019, 13:48
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Apparent H-blocks might indicate British but little else does. I wonder about American field in UK with a Cold War runway added. But since I normally eschew a search for clues, I will return to my bara brith, coffee, and TV sport.

Added, there was a pretty standard USAAF field shape for newly built fields in UK, and this looks like a 2 plus 1 runway config., certainly not standard.
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 13:50
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It is British.
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 13:56
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Thank you.
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 14:34
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British - but outside the UK?
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 14:36
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Yes - not in the UK.
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 17:16
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Middle East?
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 17:52
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Further away.
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 20:32
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Would Sek Kong fit the picture?
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Old 1st Sep 2019, 20:48
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Good evening J.

Sadly it doesn't but you have gone the right distance.
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