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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.
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  • 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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  • When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
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Old 5th Apr 2019, 10:31
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One of the offshore helicopter bases?
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Old 5th Apr 2019, 16:43
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Kati Road?

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Old 5th Apr 2019, 19:58
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Sorry, fell asleep during the game!
It's a base for MP aircraft of a more modern type than expected.. Certainly not Australia - I had a few hour's flight and a couple of connections to get there. Here is one of them:​​​​​​​
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Old 5th Apr 2019, 20:16
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Africa...…….
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Old 5th Apr 2019, 21:23
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Correct continent.
So now I can show the analogue METAR delivery system and, to be fair, a wider shot of the airport.

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Old 6th Apr 2019, 09:06
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Perhaps it's Takoradi.
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Old 6th Apr 2019, 11:52
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And mgahan probably flew via Mukasi.

Mukasi domestic flight waiting lounge problems
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Old 6th Apr 2019, 12:34
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And the maritime connection ?
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Old 6th Apr 2019, 13:15
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Originally Posted by dook
And the maritime connection ?

NHV H175 helicopters?
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Old 6th Apr 2019, 20:39
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Takarodi it is

Well done Dook. Besides the offshore support the maritime connection was the DA42 MP aircraft based there. Very capable if a little cramped.
Flew in via Accra on Starbow. Here's the tower and the rotating beacon to alert airport uses of arriving aircraft - note the siting: must be interesting at night.


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Old 7th Apr 2019, 09:11
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Thank you and good morning/evening.

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Old 7th Apr 2019, 11:12
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Corsairs in the back row and Hellcats in the front rows?

Not in the Pacific fighting area as they are clearly not suspecting an air raid!
country side does not match either.
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 11:48
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I think they are all carrier-based aircraft.
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 16:21
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Parked like that, perhaps a factory airfield rather than military?
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 16:28
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It's not a factory airfield, just one which sometimes handled a lot of naval aeroplanes.

Further clues available.
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Start with West Coast, USN , Livermore?
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 17:15
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MCAS El Toro?
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 17:22
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We are not in the USA chaps.
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 17:23
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Nowra Airfield Australia
Also known as HMAS Albatros?
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Old 7th Apr 2019, 17:56
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HMS Nabbington, Bear, RN found some marvellous names.
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