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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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1st Nov 2011, 23:30

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Lordflasheart

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Last wild guess - Lyon-Bron. Its the only other French destination shown on the Croydon timetable of 1931. Otherwise completely flummoxed. OH if correct. LFH

2nd Nov 2011, 07:53

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Not Lyon-Bron,LordFlashheart. This was a military (Training) airfield with a small a civilian aeroclub.Opened in 1911 and still extant in 1962. No connection with Croydon. Exact photograph is on the web.

2nd Nov 2011, 20:37

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Airfield Saran (Aérodrome de Saran, also known as Aérodrome de Orleans-Saran or Saran Army Air Field)

OH if correct as off to work for the night.

2nd Nov 2011, 20:48

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sabredog

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Well done,SilentHandover.
It is indeed Orleans-Sagan airfield.

"Silent Handovers" were always the best sort! Have a good night duty.
Open House is declared by SH.

2nd Nov 2011, 21:35

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Try this one -

2nd Nov 2011, 22:21

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Wig Bay, ex flying boat MU.

OH if correct.

3rd Nov 2011, 07:26

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LFT

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Wig Bay it is

3rd Nov 2011, 14:48

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Not on the list.

3rd Nov 2011, 15:35

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Thorpe Abbots?

3rd Nov 2011, 18:00

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flyingwing

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Sorry - not Thorpe Abbots.

3rd Nov 2011, 18:58

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Upottery,3nm NE Dunkeswell..; OH if correct..

3rd Nov 2011, 20:09

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Sycamore has it. Upottery - departure point for large numbers of airborne troops on D Day. OH it is.

4th Nov 2011, 09:58

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And here?

4th Nov 2011, 14:09

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Update of List up to and including 31/Oct/2011

List of challenges updated.
Mel

4th Nov 2011, 14:43

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Duckbutt

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Appreciate your efforts, Mel

5th Nov 2011, 14:59

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Duckbutt

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This airfield has been rendered obsolete by another one built to the south west.

5th Nov 2011, 18:39

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How about Pearls,Grenada W.I.?

5th Nov 2011, 23:55

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Duckbutt

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Pearls, Grenada it is Soddit. Over to you.

6th Nov 2011, 08:02

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Duckbutt

We used in the early 90's on the, Caledonian (not Bcal) DC10, to have a week standover in Grenada.

I remember visiting a small airfield, much like the one in your challenge, on which was "parked" an AN2 which had arrived some years (possibly more than 10) earlier with some Cuban? troops.

I believe Castro was attempting to support a revolution in Grenada but that it fizzled out with the arrival of the Americans shortly after.

Your challenge reminded me of that day and crawling around the AN2 which was in surprisingly good condition.

I wonder if it is the same airfield?

6th Nov 2011, 10:11

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Many thanks.So long since I got one I've forgotten how to post the next challenge. This may need more than one edit. Finncapt - indeed there WAS a "revolution" by the marxist government of Maurice Bishop.

Surprisingly I cannot find this on the list. It should not tax the assembled experts.

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