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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.
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Old 9th May 2019, 12:18
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It's not a missile base.

Active airfield.
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Old 9th May 2019, 12:55
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Looks like a dried out submarine base
i thought seawater levels weer rising?
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Old 9th May 2019, 13:08
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Any ideas where, or would you like clues ?
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:04
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Some clearer shot from the submarines stikking out of the mud on the apron would be helpfull!
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:11
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I'm afraid I don't have one of those.
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:21
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Looks like a multi-role base: a couple of QRA sheds, large aircraft (tanker or bomber?) on the apron, some weather shelters for smaller aircraft along the far side of the apron. USAF in a hot climate?
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:25
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Yes Indeed.

Big clue - Operation Unified Protector.
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:42
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In that case: Moron, Spain?
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Old 9th May 2019, 14:46
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In that case most certainly Moron (not you).

Your throttle.
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Old 9th May 2019, 15:09
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A few of my former airline colleagues did think it hilarious that an air force base was so named. I should add that none of that small band was ex military.

dook, thank you. Next challenge very soon.

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Old 9th May 2019, 15:15
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A distinct change from the last:

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Old 9th May 2019, 15:25
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Did Robin Hood take that photo ?
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Old 9th May 2019, 15:35
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Not sure what you mean. I was holding the throttle, my wife had the camera.
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Old 9th May 2019, 16:05
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I meant through the trees.

Were you in an aeroplane, or that Chippie ?

Old Warden ?
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Old 9th May 2019, 16:16
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I was in that Chippie. Another shot:

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Old 9th May 2019, 16:17
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dook, yes Old Warden.

You have control
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Old 9th May 2019, 16:21
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I had a hunch it might have been the 70th anniversary and there are a few trees at Old Warden.

Standby please.
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Old 9th May 2019, 16:26
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Cheers Ken.

A blast from the past.

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Old 9th May 2019, 17:40
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Old Sarum?
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Old 9th May 2019, 17:45
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Sadly not.
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