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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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  • 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 26th Dec 2018, 17:48
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Thanks kaikohe74. Here's the next challenge.

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 08:02
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Henderson Field, Guadalcanal........long range snap shot. In the unlikely event that it’s correct, OH. Season’s greetings to All.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 09:11
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It isn't Henderson Field.

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 09:53
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Are we in Burma ?
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 10:37
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We are not in Burma. Sid is closer than you are.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 11:10
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East towards Papua New Guinea maybe.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 11:20
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Bit further than "towards" PNG

Not yet a US base.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 11:28
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So Guadalcanal is closer than my first shot with Burma.

I'll try the Marianas then.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 12:03
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Sid is still closer.
It is on an Island though - you can see the coastline.

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 12:22
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Dobodura
s/n of the B25 130518 gave this on Google:

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 12:29
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It isn't Dobodura, you are closer than Sid or dook.

Japanese transport aircraft being caught on landing.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 12:50
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New Britain maybe, but it's part of PNG.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:09
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You are now on the right Island.
Few posts ago you said "East towards Papua New Guinea" which implies between Burma and PNG - hence why I replied "Bit further than "towards" PNG"

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:11
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Ah - now I understand your comment.

Kerevat ?
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:15
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The only Kerevat I can see on GE isn't on the coast.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:19
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There were two runways

One is obvious here, you can just see the end of the second one at about 3 o'clock on this image.

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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:23
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Maybe Lakunai then.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:29
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Nope. Not Laukunai
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:35
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Rapopo is on the coast.

err....only one runway it seems.
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Old 27th Dec 2018, 13:41
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Yes it is, but this airfield isn't at Rapopo, and the images I've posted are not part of any action around Rabaul.

Here's what it looked like after the Japanese had been driven out and the airfield had been reconfigured by the US forces. If you look closely at the image, I think you can see the control tower from my first picture.

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