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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 18th Sep 2019, 09:50
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Looks Mediterranean,near coast,Portugal or Spain...?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 09:52
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Certainly Mediterranean and coastal, but you need to go east.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 10:43
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Near Barcelona?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 10:58
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Go east to the land of islands.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 11:31
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Ignorant newbie here - but love this thread!

Couldn't resist a punt -

Hal Far, Málta?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 11:49
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Hello Expatrick.

That's one island - I suggested the land of islands. I also suggested think sport.

Please don't remain a newbie - join in more.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:09
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Marathon - where the Olympic Rowing & Canoeing centre now is?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:14
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Strike ! Marathon it is.

Over to you.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:14
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Originally Posted by dook
Hello Expatrick.

That's one island - I suggested the land of islands. I also suggested think sport.

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Ah thanks! I shall. I thought of Hal Far because the surviving runway is (or was) used a a drag racing strip! I shall try again!
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:15
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As above, nvubu cracked the sport.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:39
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Thanks dook. The Athens Olympics - lots of the venues used once and not since - check the hockey pitches (my sport) at the old airport on GE over time. What a complete waste.

And for the next aerodrome

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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:47
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Lossa sky.

Do I see French biplanes ?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 12:53
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Helpfully, the name of the airfield was printed in large letters just below the hangars, so I had to cut them out

They may well be French, but more likely another nationality.
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 13:04
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Might they be American in France, as in expeditionary ?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 13:26
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That they would.

here's some more sky:
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 13:56
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Parois maybe ?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 14:01
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This aerodrome is not at Parois. It is no longer an airfield, and hasn't been for a while.

Here are some aeroplanes (and sky)

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Old 18th Sep 2019, 14:10
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This might be a long tour !

Methinks it was a temporary field.

Bicqueley ?
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Old 18th Sep 2019, 14:34
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Not Bicqueley and it wasn't a temporary field, used in both wars.

You'll like this picture .

There is a aerial composite of the local town on the wall of this trailer


Too small? click here for a larger version. (I've blanked the name of the town out).
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Did you say I'd like it ?
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