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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 13th Sep 2019, 19:40
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The aerodrome is shown as " Aerodromo de Obidos" on the web,

The sign & hangar state "Aeroclube Lagoa de Obidos",

If you go north of the airfield there is a the Lagoa de Obidos or Obidos Lagoon (where we spend some time paddle boarding), so the Lagoa in this case translates as Lagoon or Lake, and the sign is saying "Aeroclub of Obidos Lagoon".

There's also a Lagos in Portugal in the Algarve, which is where I thought you meant when you stated "Lagos Microlight Airfield" - especially as there is a microlight airfield just outside Lagos in Portugal (37°07'17.94" N 8°40'38.86" W) although it looks nothing like my images.
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Old 13th Sep 2019, 20:03
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That's settled then.
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Old 13th Sep 2019, 21:11
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For the record.

Lagos Lagoon is a lagoon sharing its name with the city of Lagos, Nigeria, the largest city in Africa, which lies on its south-western side. The name is Portuguese, and means 'lakes' in the Portuguese language so 'Lagos Lagoon' is an example of a tautological place name.
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Old 13th Sep 2019, 23:12
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Originally Posted by nvubu
The aerodrome is shown as " Aerodromo de Obidos" on the web,

The sign & hangar state "Aeroclube Lagoa de Obidos",

If you go north of the airfield there is a the Lagoa de Obidos or Obidos Lagoon (where we spend some time paddle boarding), so the Lagoa in this case translates as Lagoon or Lake, and the sign is saying "Aeroclub of Obidos Lagoon".

There's also a Lagos in Portugal in the Algarve, which is where I thought you meant when you stated "Lagos Microlight Airfield" - especially as there is a microlight airfield just outside Lagos in Portugal (37°07'17.94" N 8°40'38.86" W) although it looks nothing like my images.
I can see where I made my mistake. Gerry Breen's airfield has been extensively developed since I last looked at it and as you say is nothing like the airfield pictured.
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Old 14th Sep 2019, 20:23
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Austria....?
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Old 14th Sep 2019, 20:26
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Good evening sycamore.

Go a long long way west.
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Old 14th Sep 2019, 20:36
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A different view.


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Old 15th Sep 2019, 00:43
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The original Montserrat now covered in volcanic ash?
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 07:24
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Good morning chevvron.

You need to go a lot further west.

Think outside the box again.

US TV series about the survivors of an aircraft crash.

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Old 15th Sep 2019, 08:16
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Captain,where is my tanker...I`m diverting to Guyaquil shortly...!!,...or did you send it along the `West` line of latitude....??
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 08:25
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It's an island.

Are you Lost ?
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 09:30
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"Lost" seems lost on everyone.

A quick Google will find the island quickly.
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OK gentlemen, you all know that I do not do cryptic clues.

So far then:

US TV serial about the survivors of an aircraft crash.

"Lost"

An island.


I don't see why this is now difficult and I am considering revealing the answer.
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 10:31
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A desperate dook,
not seen very often.
I guess not very much players this Sunday.

as there are no other takers,
Billingham Oahu Hawai
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 10:35
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Goede dag Bear.

I'm not desperate - I just think it's been up for too long.

At long last a winner.

It's Dillingham not Billingham, Oahu.

Please take the thread.
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 10:41
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Thanks,

I think this will be a short one again.
Although, with everybody out to play.....


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Old 15th Sep 2019, 10:47
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I'm not out to play - only here.
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 11:06
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Spartanburg airport park South Carolina.
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 12:19
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Spartanburg it is/was.
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Old 15th Sep 2019, 12:31
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Thank you Bear.

I think it is appropriate to call OH.
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