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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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1st Oct 2023, 15:34

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"Somebody else mentioned Scandinavia?"

Me - but that was when I was going skiing

Don't think the Finns built many seaplanes - could be Germany, Denmark or Sweden I guess?

1st Oct 2023, 17:07

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…..Don't think the Finns built many seaplanes - could be Germany, Denmark or Sweden I guess?

scatter gun suggestions will be replied the same:
Yes somewhere there.

Not Marinens Horten either.

WWII damage:

1st Oct 2023, 17:58

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Not too familiar with boats but is that a Supermarine Stranraer?

1st Oct 2023, 20:20

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Not too familiar with boats but is that a Supermarine Stranraer?

Not a UK seaplane.

Throwing it wide open:
View from the skiing piste onto the hangar.
The 3-star Michelin restaurant is in the red circle.

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1st Oct 2023, 21:09

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A major city in a flat country: Copenhagen, Denmark, the Marine station. The picture shows the view from the artificial ski slope.

1st Oct 2023, 21:23

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A major city in a flat country: Copenhagen, Denmark, the Marine station. The picture shows the view from the artificial ski slope.

Take it away D26!
The ski slope is on top of the Amager Bakke power station I think partially built on the former Naval Air station on Margeteholmen.
And who has not heard of Noma world’s best restaurant (when you can afford it)?

2nd Oct 2023, 07:47

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"scatter gun suggestions will be replied the same:"

Of course - it's thinking aloud................ 2nd time in a week my Holmesian powers of deduction have got me almost there but then I've gone way off piste..........................

Must try harder!

2nd Oct 2023, 08:01

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It was not the ski slope who gave me the clues, but the buildings at the far side of the water and the church with the green roof. Also the building with the large flat roof.

Then, open house please!

2nd Oct 2023, 09:02

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Once I saw the picture this morning it was obvious - the Maersk offices on waterfront top right hand side brought back memories -some good and some bad

2nd Oct 2023, 09:16

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And who has not heard of Noma world’s best restaurant (when you can afford it)?

I haven't.
Only time I went there on a fam flight was on a monday and everything was closed apart from 'Ripleys Believe It Or Not' and the Burger King next door!

2nd Oct 2023, 09:26

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… the Maersk offices on waterfront top right hand side brought back memories -some good and some bad

Would that be BHX-related, Asturias?

I know we’re supposed to be historic here, but while you dig out your old photos and edit the trees and sheds I just took this:

2nd Oct 2023, 10:40

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Oman?

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2nd Oct 2023, 11:13

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Oman?

Gne

Not Oman

2nd Oct 2023, 13:57

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"Would that be BHX-related, Asturias?" - don't get the reference thnarg - i used to go there to see some technical people (v good) and their commercial & legal guys (truly appalling............. the arrogance was astounding)

2nd Oct 2023, 14:01

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perhaps the challenge is in the Med.?

2nd Oct 2023, 15:24

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Sorry, just wondered if you once had a connection with https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maersk_Air_UK

Yes, in the Med.

2nd Oct 2023, 15:38

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Santorini?

2nd Oct 2023, 15:45

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No - not the airline - Maersk are a mansion with many rooms as I'm sure you know.

A colleague went to make a pitch at their monthly board meeting - he was sitting in the ante-room with some guys from the gas company, some from the supermarket company, some from the cinema & leisure company and of course herds of shipping units........................ the firm was very carefully constructed legally back in around 1904 - it's just about untouchable in Denmark.

2nd Oct 2023, 15:56

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Understood, Asturias.

Well, that was just a bit of non-historical fun so let’s agree that Chevvron can start editing his trees and sheds while I finish my souvlaki here.

3rd Oct 2023, 07:44

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Yes, Santorini, and Chevvron can resume normal service.