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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.
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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.
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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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11th Jan 2024, 05:38

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No. You need to head west.
Used by the RAF -1943 onwards.

11th Jan 2024, 20:19

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Probably time to shut this down and declare Open House.
Twas Castel Benito Airfield near Tripoli.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_Benito
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Castel_Benito

Cheers.

14th Jan 2024, 10:32

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Pity - it was just difficult to place amongst all the

strips at that time

This one is a bit more recent

14th Jan 2024, 12:07

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Popham ?

15th Jan 2024, 08:48

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N along way from Popham

16th Jan 2024, 14:43

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16th Jan 2024, 17:45

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USA??

17th Jan 2024, 08:21

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yes - not the usual post WW2 shack seen in most European small airfields...............

19th Jan 2024, 06:05

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We need some more clues.
I am guessing north East states?

19th Jan 2024, 07:30

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Certainly north - not east. You are advised (but not required) to call ahead when landing here but it's not for any aviation reason. No regular commercial flights

19th Jan 2024, 11:54

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since I've provided trees I might as well add lamp posts

22nd Jan 2024, 07:56

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22nd Jan 2024, 16:11

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Looks too neat for Alaska. Pacific Northwest?

22nd Jan 2024, 20:19

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Are the Sikorsky’s based on the same field/base?

23rd Jan 2024, 08:02

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Neither Alaska nor the Pacific NW - no - there are no military types based here either

It may have been British for a short while.................

24th Jan 2024, 07:15

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It may have been British for a short while.................

The airfield itself or the general area, maybe in 1812?

24th Jan 2024, 08:15

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" The airfield itself or the general area, maybe in 1812?"

yes the war of 1812-15 and there were battles or actions fought immediately (2 miles) south and north of the airstrip. I'd guess the strip is on the flat and therefore not in an area of any military significance.

24th Jan 2024, 11:38

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Hmmm. I’m wondering if your clue refers to the Battle of Plattsburgh bay.

So, if it is the right battle, it took place on Lake Champlain. To the east lies Vermont, to the West, New York.

Let’s try Burlington Vermont (KBTV) though the tail fin and rudder of what looks like a Heron/Dove/Saunders ST-27 would be an unusual visitor there.