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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 21st May 2012, 14:29
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Should be easy with the obvious clue in the foreground.
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Old 21st May 2012, 14:38
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Tuy Hoa AFB,Vietnam.
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Old 21st May 2012, 15:31
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A famous picture!!! Edit: I should say, to those who follow the Sled!
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Old 21st May 2012, 19:19
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sabredog wins again! Sorry it wasn't a D model, Terrence,

Ridge Runner,

A great picture. Yet another airbase in Vietnam that I hadn't heard of before!

Just down the road from the 'Street Without Joy".
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Old 21st May 2012, 19:39
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Many thanks,Simon. A splendid photograph indeed.
Open House.
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Old 22nd May 2012, 09:06
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Here's another:

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Old 22nd May 2012, 14:39
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Duckbutt - that looks like - Jacmel-Haiti
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Old 22nd May 2012, 14:42
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That's cos it is Descol!

Over to you.
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Old 22nd May 2012, 14:51
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Jezz - that was quick - I am running out of pics - but have this one tyto keep things going

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Old 22nd May 2012, 15:11
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Weipa or Gladestone Airport,Queensland,Aus?
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Old 22nd May 2012, 16:05
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Thumbs up
and that did not last long either - an immediate correct guess from Sabredog - perhaps you haver been there ? over to you
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Old 22nd May 2012, 16:31
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Many thanks,Des. I presume Gladestone Airport was correct?
Unfortunately, I have not visited Australia. The GAM Aero Commander 500s, together with the red soil and unusual Tie Downs were the main clues.
The next challenge;
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Old 23rd May 2012, 08:59
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Are we still in Vietnam mate?
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Old 23rd May 2012, 09:08
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Indeed we are,Graeme.
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Could be wrong, but it looks like a French Toucan at bottom left?
Dien Bien Phu?
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Old 23rd May 2012, 10:01
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It's a Small World After All.
perhaps you haver been there ?
Gladstone? You been there mate? My brother lives there.
Phillip, if you read this....call me.



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Old 23rd May 2012, 10:05
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Tonight
Hey Phil, go the Blues!

State of Origin
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Old 23rd May 2012, 10:43
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noyade - see your PMs
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Old 23rd May 2012, 11:14
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Correct,Noyade.
Dien Bien Phu airstrip, during the siege,1954.
YHC
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Old 23rd May 2012, 11:27
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Thanks SD.

Shouldn't be too hard....

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