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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.
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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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6th Aug 2021, 11:35

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You may or may not be right .......... Incidentally I've a special offer on for a limited period - two for the price of one......

6th Aug 2021, 21:25

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Christmas 1944....... Perhaps the snow will have gone by tomorrow morning ?

6th Aug 2021, 22:29

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Tibenham? OH if correct.

7th Aug 2021, 08:34

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ex82watcher - Well Done - Tibenham it is. I added a bonus airstrip - nearby Priory Farm (First image) but either will do. Tibenham Airfield home to the gallant, ill-fated USAAF 445th BG and since 1960 The Norfolk Gliding Club.

Priory Farm - Photo credit John Fielding.

This Bolkow 207 is based at Tibenham - seen landing at nearby Priory Farm.

Photo credit John Fielding

Photo credit American Air Museum in Britain.

ex82watcher has declared Open House.

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8th Aug 2021, 07:49

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somewhere different.................

8th Aug 2021, 09:30

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Is it perhaps the old Athens Hellenikon?
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8th Aug 2021, 09:46

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San Juan Puerto Rico?

8th Aug 2021, 09:52

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Neither I'm afraid - but G-ARZG is closer

8th Aug 2021, 11:22

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Agrarflug seems to operate some Bell 412s with this paint scheme?
But where?

8th Aug 2021, 16:16

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Neither I'm afraid - but G-ARZG is closer

hmm, Megara? Or not that close?

9th Aug 2021, 08:15

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We're not in Greece - it might be Agrarflug but only if they've changed the registration

It's quite a well known spot

9th Aug 2021, 12:24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Asturias56

It's quite a well known spot

Close mountains
Fairly old infrastructure
(probably ex- military?)
An parking? area which looks to be built on a pier/extension?
So sea side?
Looks Southern Europe

“Well known spot”
cryptic like point or peak?
something like Gilbraltar (which it is not)

I think we need more specific clue

9th Aug 2021, 13:50

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Lets see.............. it's helicopters only..................

9th Aug 2021, 23:03

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Quote:

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Lets see.............. it's helicopters only..................

Something about the mountains makes me think of the Pyrenees, the Alps or Apennines where they meet the Mediterranean. Couldn't be a naval helicopter base somewhere like La Spezia, could it?