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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.
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  • 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 17th Oct 2018, 20:38
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Thought I recognised it from when I posted the challenge on #7463

Just getting the next challenge ready.
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Old 17th Oct 2018, 21:13
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OK, here we go for the next challenge. This airfield is under construction, but where is it?



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Old 18th Oct 2018, 07:43
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I have no real idea but, Truk ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 07:51
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Betio ! - Tarawa
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 09:04
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Funafuti ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 11:29
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It is none of the above. (I did have an airfield on Tarawa lined up, but decided against it.)

You are all in the right arena - although Jenks suggestion of Cassidy International is the furthest away.

Airfield complete now.

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Old 18th Oct 2018, 11:42
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Henderson Field SI ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 11:52
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Nanumea maybe ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 12:31
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Neither Henderson Field or Nanumea,

It doesn't look like it is active although the outline is still present.

Three firsts here:

First aircraft to land:


First Army aircraft to land:


First scheduled aircraft to land:
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 12:49
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Majuro...…..?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 12:53
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maybe Bauer field ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 13:28
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But perhaps we're in the Solomons.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 13:34
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I have to keep looking up all these suggestions in case it was/is known under another name.

Not Majuro, Bauer Field or in the Solomons.

Anyone want a photo from the air that might help?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 14:13
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Port Moresby?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 14:24
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I would like to know if Tuvalu is close.

Or if we're in the New Hebrides.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 14:57
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The Solomon islands are closer than the New Hebrides.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 15:03
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Perhaps somewhere else in the Marshall Islands.

Or the Marianas, but they were bomber bases.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 15:25
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Solomon Islands are the closest yet.
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 15:42
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Perhaps near Mono Island.

Bougainville island ?
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Old 18th Oct 2018, 16:26
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You have the right country with Bougainville Island.

here's one aerial.

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