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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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14th Feb 2019, 20:48

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Sheep,sheepdog,blurrred,etc...SLB might not have seen advert...

14th Feb 2019, 20:49

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Correct
It is part of a luxerous estate now for sale as the owner has met his gods.

14th Feb 2019, 20:51

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sycamore

Good spot but I'm not sure how it helps.

14th Feb 2019, 20:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sycamore

Sheep,sheepdog,blurrred,etc...SLB might not have seen advert...

Thank you, I have Pearl vision.
(Only the shell has to open up!)

14th Feb 2019, 22:39

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Porto Cheli Alexion,Greece......all pixelated on GE...OH if correct....

14th Feb 2019, 22:47

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I would say you are right Sycamore. Apparently the airfield closed in 2004 due to maintenance issues & permanently closed in 2008. Does look a rather nice spot too.

14th Feb 2019, 22:58

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I looked at that and thought it promising, but gave up due to the pixellation and other strange GE effects around there. However, if you go on the coastline then it is a strong contender. I would bet on sycamore being correct. SLB?

14th Feb 2019, 23:25

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Sycamore is completely correct.
This was one of the challenges where Google earth cannot give the Final closure.
But plenty of photos on the internet.
The clue was in the first post.
In Philips Kerr novel it is called Porto Heli.

Nice novel with anti-Hero Berny Gunther, the ex-SD war criminal trying to make up for his wrong doings.
Definitely gonna read some more in the series.

OH called

15th Feb 2019, 06:36

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Strange how GE pixilate it, but when you select the historical view, they don't.

As no-one has jumped in overnight, here is the mystery aerodrome I had lined up a couple of days ago