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Please observe the 24-hour rule (see below) Update of the database up to 13-08-2022 can be found in Post 1372 Page 69 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 (Open House). Anyone may then post the next challenge.
If the winner of the challenge does not respond within 48 hours, to the notification of their success, an Open house can be declared when there is consensus between multiple other posters which are on-line.
(if you in know in advance that you will not be able to follow up with an own challenge you can post your answer with "(Open House when proven correct)"
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 to be 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 too much Google Earth, Zoom Earth or any other online map pics.
Try to post images that are not already present on internet, as Google Image Search will find them if they are. Searching by using Google Image Search, or programs a-like, is ought not to be done.
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.
Due to obsessive posters in the past, the web moderators have enforced the 24-hour rule:

Each challenge shall run at least 24-hours before a winner is declared by the original poster. This is to enable all Ppruners to search for the challenge and to contribute. · This is not a competition, no points are assigned to the winner. Please be careful when posting your answer early, especially when you intend to declare Open House. Much other Ppruners are put-off if the answer is already given and you still have to wait till the initial 24-hours are over anyway.

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Last edited 15-04-2023 by Self loading bear

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9th Jun 2023, 11:48

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That's not Suva

9th Jun 2023, 12:12

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That's not Suva

It's not the Connie at Hal Far either!

9th Jun 2023, 13:01

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I'm guessing Canada

I've tried zooming in to read the titles on the fuselage side but without success: Looks like CNA but can't find any operators of the Connie with anything like those initials

9th Jun 2023, 13:35

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I'm guessing Canada

I've tried zooming in to read the titles on the fuselage side but without success: Looks like CNA but can't find any operators of the Connie with anything like those initials

Canada is close

9th Jun 2023, 13:52

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Juneau, Alaska?

9th Jun 2023, 14:15

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Juneau, Alaska?

That would fit with PNA = Pacific Northern Airlines

https://thejivebombers.com/2018/01/30/1246/

10th Jun 2023, 13:08

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Teusje has it with Juneau -

10th Jun 2023, 14:05

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Thank you, descol.
And here is your next challenge.

10th Jun 2023, 16:26

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Looks like Germany or possibly NL

10th Jun 2023, 16:50

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Doesn't look very heavily used - not a lot of rubber on the runway

10th Jun 2023, 17:06

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Not in Germany or The Netherlands.

10th Jun 2023, 17:12

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Doesn't look very heavily used - not a lot of rubber on the runway

I did wonder whether it was a helicopter base especially with that funny little cross runway like thing 2/3 of the way down...

10th Jun 2023, 18:01

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Not a helicopter base, but is a joint civil and military airport

10th Jun 2023, 20:15

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In a quick search probably not Denmark nor Belgium,

France?

10th Jun 2023, 21:59

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Looks like it was originally a WW2 style airfield with 3 runways, the 'funny little cross runway' being the remains of one of the original ones. The overrun at top left (north west?) looks quite long and wide possibly indicating it has a 'soft' arrestor bed.