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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.
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Old 24th May 2012, 21:21
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Sorry, not Melksham. It was very much an "operational" aerodrome'. Ultimately, the airfield had a total of six of those hangars. The concrete foundations of the hangars are still very much visible on Google Earth. The runways are also visible.

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Old 24th May 2012, 23:01
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Mossbank, Saskatchewan?
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Old 25th May 2012, 01:44
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Yes, Duckbutt, it is Mossbank, Sask. Canada. It was home of the BCATP's #2 B&G S (Bombing and Gunnery School). From 1940 to 1944, the base processed 6000 students.
Today, the airfield is abandoned, but the RCAF Snowbirds use the airfield to practice low-level fly-bys for airshows. The northern portion of the airfield is a golf course.

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Old 25th May 2012, 08:00
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Thanks.


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Old 25th May 2012, 09:17
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William Denny's shipbuilding yard at Dumbarton, together with the Blackburn Aircraft Factory. Also Dumbarton Rock and Castle.
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:36
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Correct Sabredog, all yours.
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:43
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Many thanks,Duckbutt. An interesting challenge.
Nothing suitable at present, so it has to be Open House.
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Old 25th May 2012, 10:26
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Another ancient watery mystery -



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Old 25th May 2012, 12:01
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Looks like Guernsey.
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Old 25th May 2012, 14:43
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Guernsey's a big island Oly You got it, but wanna be more specific ? LFH

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Old 25th May 2012, 16:10
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My best guess would be the harbour at St Peter Port.

I spent a large part of my early aviation career flying into and out of GCI so became very familiar with the view of the town and harbour from the air.

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Old 25th May 2012, 16:19
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It's actually the French seaplane base at at the 'Castle Emplacement', between the harbour and the model yacht pond in Guernsey. The latter was drained and the site used for a hangar and accomodation huts.

I know because I had that same pic prepared for this thread at some appropriate time in the future.

Your call Olympus.

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Old 25th May 2012, 16:29
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Correct Oly - only being picky for the purists you understand. We've had "Guernsey" before - but twas the International that time.

Sorry I pinched your idea Ducky.

As Duckbutt already knows -

French flying boat base in Guernsey St Peter Port harbour mid 1917 – early 1919.

Tellier 200 and possibly FBA flying boat (type unspecified) up to a dozen, due to the very successful submarine war being waged by Germany against allied shipping principally in this case, in Channel and UK coastal waters. View looking north. LFH

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Old 25th May 2012, 17:13
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Thanks LFH and Duckbutt.

I'm sorry this is not a very good photo...


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Old 25th May 2012, 18:46
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Is this a frozen lake I see before me, or just an icy field ? LFH
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Old 25th May 2012, 19:22
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Not a frozen lake LFH. The pock-marks are bomb damage.
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Old 26th May 2012, 09:48
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I was going to ask - our bombs or theirs ? but if it's chalky subsoil - how about Croydon circa 1940 ? OH if correct - too much else to do. LFH
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Old 26th May 2012, 11:35
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Their bombs; not Croydon but an historic airfield which no longer exists.
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Old 26th May 2012, 11:57
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Could it be West Malling
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Old 26th May 2012, 12:08
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Sorry, not West Malling; even more famous, I would say.
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