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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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  • 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 1st Jul 2019, 19:32
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No, despite that length. The highest bomber number was 32, although that did not dominate the field.
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:40
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Might it be WW2 era when built ?
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:44
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Yes, right at the end.
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:47
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B-36 Peacemaker.....
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:51
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Fort Worth joint base ?

edit - err no.
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:56
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Not Fort Worth, and 32 was the highest bomber number Sycamore. Even then, the 32 number was a mere 10 per cent of other bomber numbers. Take another look at my registration, it will lead to the Interweb. Perhaps a little help from your friends?
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 19:59
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Spence Air Base Georgia ?
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 20:09
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Not Georgia.
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 20:18
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Walnut Ridge ?
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 20:23
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Spot on. WW2 junkyard, that is how I found it. B32 Dominator, late entrant. Many years ago the four members of a popular beat combo from England landed here in their travels, and Walnut Ridge continues to hold a Beatles festival each year, John, Paul, George, and Ringo, providing another entree to the field.

All yours.
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Old 1st Jul 2019, 20:34
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Thank you.

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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 07:42
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Looks like another S pacific hell-hole - maybe in PNG?
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 08:20
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PNG it is......
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 08:59
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It might be Mokmer near Biak?
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 09:01
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Good morning Asturias.

Unfortunately not. This airfield no longer exists
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 11:33
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I think we're going to need another clue....................
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 11:41
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Coming up.....

Built by the Australians and captured by the Japanese in 1942. The aeroplane is Japanese.

More clues if required.
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 12:20
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Vunakanau on East New Britain? OH if correct.
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 12:22
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It is indeed Vunakanau chimbu.

Bad luck Asturias.

chimbu has called OH.
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Old 2nd Jul 2019, 12:26
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Ok - I thought it might be Aitape..................... no airfield there anymore either

Let's try this one

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