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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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16th Mar 2021, 09:27

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Checklist Charlie

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Where am I

16th Mar 2021, 10:59

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Not UK; South America?

16th Mar 2021, 11:00

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Australia ?

16th Mar 2021, 11:56

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Somewhere warm. Doesn't look very North American but as a long shot maybe Red Flag? So Nellis.

16th Mar 2021, 12:10

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RAAF Base Pearce (Bullsbrook) Western Australia? Later doing a bit of digging the apron doesn't look right for Pearce so instead I'll have a crack at RAAF Butterworth?

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17th Mar 2021, 00:51

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Yes descol

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17th Mar 2021, 06:59

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Darwin Northern T

17th Mar 2021, 09:29

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Well that knocks Butterworth out - so I'll have a go at RAAF Laverton? - and I'll also throw in my original guess of RAAF Pearce because this Vulcan was there circa 1968.

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17th Mar 2021, 10:51

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We now have the right year. OUAQUKGF Ops

CC

17th Mar 2021, 11:38

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Richmond NSW

17th Mar 2021, 19:26

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Well I'll try RAAF Edinburgh...?

17th Mar 2021, 22:14

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descol is on the money, RAAF Richmond in 1968.

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17th Mar 2021, 23:52

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Quote:

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descol is on the money, RAAF Richmond in 1968.

CC

Richmond was quite a frequent destination for the Vulcan, including the first non-stop UK/Australia flight in 1961.

Here are the same hangars as in the OP's photo,in 1962.

in 1962.

18th Mar 2021, 08:59

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thanks CC and MT for the info on Richmond

Thanks CC and MT for the info on Richmond
Guess this one

18th Mar 2021, 16:57

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Are we near the sea?

18th Mar 2021, 17:24

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yes - we are

18th Mar 2021, 23:01

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Perhaps in the Pacific some years ago when this was the spare deck for Cassidy - Aeon on Kiritimati?

19th Mar 2021, 06:47

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Aeon it is Mg - I had posted this several years ago - the Vulcan from last post prompted a repost as Kritmass was synonymous with the aircraft
you have control
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19th Mar 2021, 10:06

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Thanks - I've had this picture I took in mid 2019 when I did the airport inspection waiting on my desktop for a chance to post it as a challenge. Credit to the original construction team - apart from the grass clumps the surface is good. Now I'll need to find another!! Standby while I search my flies. In the mean time I would be very interested in chatting with anyone who has used the strip or has pictures of aircraft there.

19th Mar 2021, 10:29

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The time is 0 dark hundred and we were well clothed for the destination and about to board for an exciting and fun filled couple of days. But before we departed the crew had breakfast - toast, jam and a strange smelling clear liquid!

I'm off to bed and will be back on line at about the same time (local at this airport) the picture was taken. .