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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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17th Dec 2018, 19:39

#10701 (permalink)

mgahan

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The Army Aviation centre has had an interesting past.

I was on duty in Amberley tower in the early 1970's when the Cessna's, Porters, Kiowa's and Bell 47's which compromised 16ALA took off, headed East (yes, East) and then overflew for Oakey en masse.
MJG

17th Dec 2018, 19:40

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G'day mate.

Definitely goes to CC.

17th Dec 2018, 20:21

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Checklist Charlie

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OH folks. Nothing in my phone to test you all.

CC

17th Dec 2018, 20:37

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dook

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I have a 'phone but have not used it for about eight months. I don't go around bumping into people or lamp posts.

18th Dec 2018, 07:44

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Imagegear

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Just too easy: That's Deci to the well acquainted.

IG

18th Dec 2018, 08:08

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dook

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I knew someone would recognise it easily.

Some good stories about that place.

Over to you.

18th Dec 2018, 08:31

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Imagegear

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Thank you Dook, said in my best Yorkshire accent:

While Mme Image and I were visiting a French Lady for tea the other day, she brought out her album.

I thought, here is a serious challenge and so I reproduce it here for your contemplation.

I also believe that some among us have visited, or operated from here in the past

18th Dec 2018, 09:08

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dook

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All I can make out is what I think is a TWA Connie.

Are we in France by any chance ?

18th Dec 2018, 09:37

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Imagegear

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Not France,

A bit more of a clue, a large, almost oriental, tropical island

IG

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18th Dec 2018, 10:00

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chimbu warrior

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Might it be Duong Dong airport, Vietnam? OH if correct.

18th Dec 2018, 10:04

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dook

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Indonesia ?

18th Dec 2018, 10:08

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Imagegear

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Quite a way from Vietnam I'm afraid, this will be more familiar to most who have visited:

18th Dec 2018, 10:11

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chevvron

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Christmas (humbug) Island?

18th Dec 2018, 10:12

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sycamore

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Sri Lanka (Ceylon)....?

18th Dec 2018, 10:20

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dook

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I asked if it was Indonesia but you new image might be Ceylon. Looking

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18th Dec 2018, 10:34

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dook

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Katunayake ? It was a V-force staging post.

18th Dec 2018, 10:40

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Are we in the Pacific? If so, French-speaking Polynesia?

18th Dec 2018, 11:52

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Imagegear

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Sycamore is on the money

18th Dec 2018, 12:06

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dook

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Am I wrong then with Katunayake ?

18th Dec 2018, 13:06

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My apologies Dook, had to go out and replenish ship's biscuit.

You are indeed correct - however: It was originally known as RAF Negombo

The airport began as a Royal Air Force base during the Second World War, RAF Negombo. In 1957, when SWRD Bandaranaike removed all the British Military Bases from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), the base was handed over to the Royal Ceylon Air Force (RCyAF) and renamed Katunayake. Part of it still remains an Air Force base.

In 1964 Anil Moonesinghe, the Minister of Communications, commenced the building of a new international airport to replace Ratmalana, with Canadian aid. The new airport was completed in 1967, and Air Ceylon, the National Carrier, commenced international operations from it using a Hawker Siddeley Trident and a leased BOAC BAC VC-10. The airport was also a Trans World Airlines (TWA) hub for a short time.

It was named Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after SWRD Bandaranaike, in 1970. It was renamed Katunayake International Airport in 1977 but was changed back to Bandaranaike International Airport in 1995

Over to you Sir,

IG