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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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  • 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 2nd Feb 2021, 23:24
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Looks like an Austrian Airlines Viscount? But the English language 'Unauthorised Persons not permitted etc.' sign would argue against Austria.
Couldn't be an early Manchester Ringway could it?
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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 02:07
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Both Taa and Ansett paint schemes had solid stripes along the window line completely filling the spaces between the windows, so I do not think we are in Australia.
Pity the photo's resolution is not good enough to read the name on the aircraft's nose, or recognise the pilot's cap badge. It looks like a BP logo on the refueling equipment though.
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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 02:49
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OK. so we might be in New Zealand.
The terrain looks fairly flat, so I'll take a stab at Christchurch.
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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 03:01
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The colour of the tarmac and type of trees says Whenaupai to me. Even if not, it's a great excuse to post this line up...is that a BOAC Comet at the end?

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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 08:26
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Max Tow sleuths to the truth!

NAC Viscount 807 sits resplendent at Whenuapai airport on a warm May 1964 day, the year before Mangere became operational. In response to the query on the B&W photo; yes, there was at least one Comet 4 visit to Auckland at that time.

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Old 3rd Feb 2021, 09:49
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Thanks Siftydog. It seems that the Comet was a twice weekly service via SYD and at the time, the only jet able to get into Auckland before the new airport with its longer runway.
OH.
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Old 4th Feb 2021, 16:15
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May I put forward this beautiful picture as the next challenge?



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Old 4th Feb 2021, 17:15
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A G560 - and an image that's been used a lot IIRC....................... but where???

Western USA?
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Old 4th Feb 2021, 18:16
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
A G560 - and an image that's been used a lot IIRC....................... but where???

Western USA?
Your guess is as good as mine,
I also don’t know the answer.
Only clue I can give is that the runway nr is 15-33.
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Old 4th Feb 2021, 18:33
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Wot Flaps up already?
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Old 4th Feb 2021, 19:18
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Wot Flaps up already?
They did such a great job Photoshopping away a great long selfie stick and arm out of the front windo, so maybe they did the flaps too.
Great photo.
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Old 5th Feb 2021, 07:24
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"I also don’t know the answer."


Ahhh it's London Heathrow!! I claim my prize ))))
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Old 5th Feb 2021, 07:43
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
"I also don’t know the answer."


Ahhh it's London Heathrow!! I claim my prize ))))
You will have to wait till 21:00 pm whether your claim can be granted.
Untill then I advise to look into alternative proposals!
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Old 5th Feb 2021, 19:30
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Sorry, although a suitable candidate at first sight I think Heathrow’s runway 15-33 was probably closed before the first flight of the G650.
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Old 6th Feb 2021, 07:17
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Ha! Well then it is probably west of the Mississippi - 15/30 seems to be more common as you go north & West in the USA
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Old 6th Feb 2021, 10:13
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As56, 15/30 not very common...
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Old 6th Feb 2021, 10:16
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15/30, that's a 'kinky' runway.

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Old 6th Feb 2021, 18:26
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In the mean time I have found the answer myself.
That enabled me to give some more clues:


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Old 6th Feb 2021, 23:00
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As soon as I saw your latest I thought I'd seen it somewhere. Pretty sure it's Page, AZ.
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Old 6th Feb 2021, 23:24
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Definitely Page KPGA.
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