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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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11th Feb 2024, 09:02

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Australia or Africa ?

11th Feb 2024, 09:15

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Australia.

11th Feb 2024, 10:31

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RAAF Laverton ?

11th Feb 2024, 18:21

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Well done, it is indeed RAAF Laverton.

I thought the Demons might have been a clue - note the thin band circling the fuselage behind the roundel, indicating 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron RAAF.

Over to you....

11th Feb 2024, 20:22

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Thanks very much Dora - a lovely image. I had fun following the Demons. Going back in time now :

1918 - Starting with a shed or two.......

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12th Feb 2024, 03:14

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Point Cook, with Dicky Williams walking by?

12th Feb 2024, 07:09

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Sorry Charlie - Not Point Cook. Have another image. I'm at Dentist a.m. (not a clue).

12th Feb 2024, 13:13

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Lympne? (Belfast Truss hangars)

12th Feb 2024, 13:32

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Sorry chevvron not Lympne....

1919

Very little of this First War Airfield remains.

12th Feb 2024, 21:11

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All B+W Images Australian War Memorial Website with thanks.

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12th Feb 2024, 21:42

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Edit: Quite sure
(~~Bit of a guess~~)
Leighterton / Bowldown farm?

13th Feb 2024, 07:41

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Well done Bear ! Leighterton (Glos) it is. Home to amongst others No 7+8 Training Squadrons Royal Australian Flying Corps 1918-19.

Australian War Memorial

Bowldown Farm Air Strip covers part of the old airfield. (Ben Atkinson)

Over to Bear.........

13th Feb 2024, 18:07

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Thanks OUAQ Ops!
Now this:

14th Feb 2024, 02:04

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rough looking spot - is the main hangar wrecked???

Wen I blow up the picture it looks like it's not in good shape? Not long after WW1 I'd guess - somewhere in NW Europe.

I just can't get the registration at max enlargement

Now to do a "What Aircraft" divination

14th Feb 2024, 06:20

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It’s a Farman I think. Goliath? So somewhere in France?

14th Feb 2024, 07:45

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Reg looks like `F-MACRON,,,!!

14th Feb 2024, 08:24

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Probably a Goliath so maybe Etampes or Le Bourget. Although the hangar doesn't seem to fit either.

14th Feb 2024, 08:26

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Quote:

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It’s a Farman I think. Goliath? So somewhere in France?

Looks like the passenger version - N. France, Belgium or Germany looking at the state of the place - the Netherlands sat WW1 out which was very very wise