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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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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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22nd May 2024, 08:42

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Enlarging the picture that looks like quite a smart terminal - maybe a significant regional airport? Looks like Europe to me??

22nd May 2024, 10:42

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j-d,where were you flying to-from...?over Germany...?

22nd May 2024, 11:18

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j-d,where were you flying to-from...?over Germany...?

If he gives us the route it won't be much a challenge..............

22nd May 2024, 19:14

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If he gives us the route it won't be much a challenge..............

Depends if the French Air control was on strike or not.
That can mix up a lot of routes easily.

22nd May 2024, 19:18

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Terminal could be of communist architecture.
Layout of taxi ways could also be East-European.
East-Europe or former Russia East of Caucasus?

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22nd May 2024, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Self loading bear

Terminal could be of communist architecture.
Layout of taxi ways could also be East-European.
East-Europe or former Russia East of Caucasus?

Evening, team.
Apologies for the slow reply, although there's been some interesting discussion. None of it correct, unfortunately, except the fact that it is in Europe (although not the Eastern variety, and 'significant regional' wouldn't really do justice to this airfield).
As to the route, I had just taken off from this airfield en-route to the UK on a scheduled service
At least I've ruled out a few places

23rd May 2024, 01:36

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I'll be back on line at about 6.30 pm UK time. I'll give some more clues then if needed...

23rd May 2024, 07:38

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Is it Germany as per Sycamore's question?

23rd May 2024, 17:48

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Is it Germany as per Sycamore's question?

Nope, the only correct guess so far is that it's in Europe. I can reveal though that it was used by the Luftwaffe in World War 2...
Another photo will follow later this evening if nobody recognises it before then

23rd May 2024, 18:02

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Ex Warsaw Pact possibly Poland?

23rd May 2024, 18:09

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No, not ex-Warsaw Pact, I'm afraid.
It was and is in the other bunch: NATO.

23rd May 2024, 20:53

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Another photo will follow later this evening if nobody recognises it before then

As promised, a less-cropped version of the same photo, with some additional clues.

Further information, if needed, will follow at about 6pm UK time!

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24th May 2024, 17:33

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Looks like another hint might be needed...
The scheduled service on which I had just taken off from this airfield was on a British Airways A321.

24th May 2024, 18:17

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I found a shed for you:

24th May 2024, 18:55

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I’m stabbing in the dark - Bergamo ?

24th May 2024, 22:00

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I’m stabbing in the dark - Bergamo ?

Go North, young man

Thanks for the slope-roofed shed, thnarg. Could it also be that the lighting gantries have a look about them that's particular to this neck of the woods?

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25th May 2024, 01:22

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I'm surprised this has lasted so long! More explicit clues & info at 1800BST tomorrow, as I'll be skulking around on a Northumberland hilltop during the day.
An oily part of the world, although maybe not in the immediate neighbourhood. I think SLB might have travelled through this airport.

25th May 2024, 03:46

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"Oily" in Europe = Scotland, Norway, Denmark .

Luftwaffe WW2 suggest Norway or Denmark

But the reference to SLB suggests the Netherlands..............

25th May 2024, 07:58

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While JD’s away up the hill, here’s a lamppost:

25th May 2024, 08:19

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Oslo Gardermoen.
Clever to show only half of the airport!
Indeed I have travelled once through Oslo but that was before my offshore days.
2002 or thereabouts.
Offshore days are now already a few years behind me.
I switched to Naval ships.

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