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Update of the database up to 31-12-2023 can be found in Post 3731 page 187 06-01-2024
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. Anyone can edit this Wiki post provided they have been member of Pprune for 90 days and have minimum 90 posts. But please let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy. Last edited 06-01-2024 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

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23rd Jun 2023, 13:43

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Were you on a cruise, dixi? Maybe sailing into Ketchikan?

23rd Jun 2023, 16:58

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Yes it is Ketchikan.

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We were on a cruise from Vancouver along the inside passage to Skagway.
It didn't go according to plan though, as on the second day I went down with Covid19 and was confined to cabin for all but one day of the 7 day cruise. (On the flight from London, I was sat next to a little Indian lady who had a slight cough)
Missed out on excursions to glaciers, whale watching and a trip on the White Pass and Yukon railroad with lunch in a whore house.
At least we had a balcony to see the world from and the room service was very good.

23rd Jun 2023, 21:40

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Is it my turn again? Like asturias I’m now having trouble uploading, so open house if any of you are able.

Meanwhile, thanks dixi and hope you made a full recovery and you were able to see a glacier in the bay from your balcony. While stocks last…

24th Jun 2023, 06:56

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Did he say Open House?

One in warmer climes then....

24th Jun 2023, 08:43

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Burbank?

24th Jun 2023, 20:07

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Palmdale?

24th Jun 2023, 20:17

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Despite the P-38's in the photo, not the USA.

24th Jun 2023, 21:12

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Maybe Australia then? I see a racetrack, Eagle Farm Brisbane?

25th Jun 2023, 06:58

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Correct country (I thought the Beaufighter was a clue) but not Eagle Farm.

25th Jun 2023, 07:58

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Fisherman's Bend?

25th Jun 2023, 09:50

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Sorry, not Fisherman's Bend.

25th Jun 2023, 11:45

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RAAF Mascot , NSW? Now Sydney Airport??

25th Jun 2023, 20:21

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Well done Asturias, it is indeed Mascot.

When I flew into there up until 1990 both the Dept of Aircraft Production hangar (subsequently the Ansett Air Freight building) and Rwy 25 (then a taxiway) were still there - all gone now.

Over you you....

25th Jun 2023, 20:24

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As an aside, over on the left in the DAP hangars they were busy assembling Beauforts for the RAAF while in the closest hangar on the RHS de Havilland Australia were producing a rather gentler type (Tiger Moths) for the same customer.