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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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  • 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 12th Feb 2020, 20:09
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Might it be Risalpur ?
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Old 12th Feb 2020, 20:28
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Possibly Nowshera or Jodhpur.
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Old 12th Feb 2020, 20:41
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The permanence of the WW2 buildings leads me to consider Drigh Road.
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Old 12th Feb 2020, 20:51
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Neither of the above - we are in the Sub-continent tho'



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Old 12th Feb 2020, 20:55
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A little diversion........

Whe I first saw the picture I thought it might be RAF Kallang, Singapore, but then realised the 'tower' was too high but was sure it was Far East post-war. Whilst looking at some of the Indian airfields around Calcutta I found this -
I commend it, despite the length, for the historical info and the story of the death of the only Fighter Command pilot to be awarded the VC in the BoB
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Old 13th Feb 2020, 07:43
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Still very much operational.. also one of those Indian loan words that entered the English language is associated with this spot



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Old 13th Feb 2020, 08:40
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24 hours up - dook got it with Jodhpur - the local Maharaja was a big force in developing flying in India both pre & post war...






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Old 13th Feb 2020, 18:03
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Nice bum !


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Old 13th Feb 2020, 18:21
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Hi dook, I think that could be Weston (Republic of Ireland, not super-Mare).
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Old 13th Feb 2020, 18:47
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I can see where you’re coming from, but that’s not Weston...
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Old 13th Feb 2020, 19:02
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Not Oirland to be sure.
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Old 13th Feb 2020, 19:43
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The aircraft in the middle is an SIAI-Marchetti 205 20/R. I am of no help at all. The South of Spain?
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 08:38
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Yes evansb.
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 08:56
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Is the tower still there or has it been replaced? - a lot of Spanish airports have had substantial upgrades
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 13:04
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The tower still exists.
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 16:32
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are we near the sea?? - say within 20 kms?
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 17:08
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Yes - 5 kms.
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Old 14th Feb 2020, 17:22
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Not Valencia I'm afraid.

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Old 14th Feb 2020, 18:29
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This is the surviving tower.


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Old 14th Feb 2020, 22:25
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Nelson Field (Manila International Air Terminal), Makati Philippines. Photo taken from the Peninsula Hotel.

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