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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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26th Mar 2021, 14:20

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Asturias56. I could say your answer is a load of old cobblers - that is very rude of me but no hurt intended!

Absolutely no offence taken - I was going cross-eyed trying to read the words on the statue and searching for statues of mid Europeans with hats and coats took me to Bata...............................

26th Mar 2021, 14:26

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G-ARZG - Sorry not Romania. Central Europe yes. You mention AN2 - was that in connection with the propeller? Certainly AN2s have visited this airfield but I think the prop is from an AN26.

Bartok's birthplace, Air Britain AN2 photo

28th Mar 2021, 08:34

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Since MaxTow declared OH here's oen to fil in some time

29th Mar 2021, 08:27

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United Kingdom ?

29th Mar 2021, 13:24

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Sorry - correct Continent tho'........... it's quite old but I'm having problems finding any old pictures - heres a modern one and a tiny old one

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30th Mar 2021, 17:08

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The land was zoned as an airfield in WW1 but operations didn't start until the late 20's since when its been in constant use. has International flights.

30th Mar 2021, 19:14

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Central Europe?

30th Mar 2021, 23:29

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Looks like a pretty sizeable town or city in the distance there. Has a Balkan look about it. Pristina?

31st Mar 2021, 08:04

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For a given value of Central I'd say it was Central Europe - old & new - again aplogies for the older pics - I'm stuck with the size PS Jensdad is back!!!

31st Mar 2021, 14:36

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I've been lurking in the background but just didn't have any idea about any of the challenges!
Looks like Wizzair fly there, so that narrows it down to every airfield in Central Europe

I'll take my last (for the moment) stab at Kosice?

31st Mar 2021, 14:51

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Sorreee......................

It was used by at least 3 airforces in WW2 - maybe 4

1st Apr 2021, 05:10

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maybe 4

An airfield in Italy?

1st Apr 2021, 11:34

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No - quite a way from the sea

1st Apr 2021, 13:22

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Cluj Airport Romania ? I had been working my way through the Carpathians and came across it at much the same time that Asturias posted his latest images. Looking back I see that G-ARZG mentions the place on the previous challenge.

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2nd Apr 2021, 08:02

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wait til 1400......................

2nd Apr 2021, 08:30

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Sorry I don't understand ?

2nd Apr 2021, 11:35

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24 hour rule - I have to wait a day to confirm (page up or search) - I don't want to be in the sin bin again

Yes its Cluj - I was reminded of it when G-ARZG suggested it as an answer - I used to work in Romania - it's quite a big operation. Over to OUAQ

2nd Apr 2021, 12:53

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Thanks Asturias. I was under the impression that the 24 Hour Rule meant that a correct answer could not be confirmed until 24 Hours had elapsed from the time of the start of the challenge. Perhaps a Moderator could clear this up for all of us?