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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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Old 21st Jan 2020, 18:51
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Perhaps we should form a BOF club.
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Old 21st Jan 2020, 21:34
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Wow!,
You turn your head to football for half an hour and two threads have exploded

something else in shambles:


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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 14:30
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The hangar in shambles of the first post was in the building stage when it was blown down.

before the build of that hangar it looked like this:

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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 17:24
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Looks quite neat and tidy but a load of rather ancient 727's - are we in Florida Bear?

Defo in a right hand drive country - you can see the markings on the traffic circle sign bottom centre..............
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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 21:12
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Right hand country but not USA
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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 21:14
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Perhaps France, Perpignan?
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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 21:23
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Originally Posted by JENKINS
Perhaps France, Perpignan?
Amazing!
but right

Jenkins has control.

The EAS company as shown on the photos was supposedly involved in some rather dubious aircraft deals.
and also the delivery of the 6 Exocets for Iraq.
(see cockpit thread)
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Old 22nd Jan 2020, 21:41
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Thanks. Air Mauritanie 727 was the clue. I have flown in Mauritania for a short(s) while, but never at this next place. I have picnicked nearby however. Sorry for GE, it is all I have.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 07:52
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looks like Devon to me..............
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 08:57
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Not Devon, England.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 11:51
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Birnie,Sturgistan......
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 20:26
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Birnie is very close, and Birnie Kirk was my reason for visiting. I have seen the field referred to as Easterton, but the simplest title appears to be the Highland Gliding Club. Close nearby is the former RAF Elgin, recognisable in my days there by the former airfield buildings. W/pedia seems to have correct text for RAF Elgin but an incorrect location, namely Milltown.

Birnie, Sycamore, will certainly suffice, all yours.
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Old 23rd Jan 2020, 20:53
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Aye,a nice wee kirk...!
A long way to go to seek absolution for your sins ,J..?
Or were you seeking inspiration from St. Brendan the Navigator...?
Anyway,it`s Open House time....!!
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Old 24th Jan 2020, 07:23
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somewhere a damn site nicer than Elgin................... IMHO of course....................


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Old 24th Jan 2020, 20:56
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North America, as a start... ?
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Old 24th Jan 2020, 21:54
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I think I recognize some British WW2 Vehicles.
most left could be a CMP (Canadian Military Pattern)
So could be Canada as well.
But most right in the row (mid photo) could be Leyland Hippo or a Retriever or such alike which makes UK or overseas RAF more likely.
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Old 25th Jan 2020, 07:27
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Not N America and not overseas RAF


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Old 25th Jan 2020, 14:10
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but warm enough to sit outside...


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Old 27th Jan 2020, 07:35
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Old 27th Jan 2020, 20:32
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
I think We need one more clue.
Your last photo doesn’t show much apart that the airport is probably still active.
I have looked for hangars with black stripes on the roof and glass above the doors.
I have tried to identify the DC-3 airline
I looked for airports at 151ft altitude.
I have even looked for airport promenades and fences.
I even start to see similarities with a French WW1 aeroplane but that’s is probably an illusion?

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