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Please observe the 24-hour rule (see below)
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.
When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
Please don't delete your posts, let everyone see your successes, failures and challenges.
Due to obsessive posters in the past, the web moderators have enforced the 24-hour rule:

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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3rd Oct 2021, 07:47

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Asturias56

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3rd Oct 2021, 11:47

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The cockpit shot has me completely foxed, but the 2 subsequent pics raise hope...

Malaysia?

3rd Oct 2021, 13:21

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No but a similar climate..........

3rd Oct 2021, 14:50

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The flower garlands look Indian.
I see some similarities with the hilly terrain beside Veer Savarkar International airport.
(Port Blair on the Andaman and Nicobarese islands)
Or must we go further West?

4th Oct 2021, 08:10

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We are not in the Andamans or Nicobars - further west young man - but not too far........ The airport has had several names - one of which is serious mis-leading......

4th Oct 2021, 14:42

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Kandy?????

4th Oct 2021, 15:00

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warming up , warming up......

4th Oct 2021, 15:29

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Post 480 might indicate China Bay?

4th Oct 2021, 15:41

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Yes Jenkins - you moved my choice to Tambaram !

5th Oct 2021, 07:50

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Jenkins is correct - China Bay, aka Trincomalee, aka The Sri Lankan Air Force Academy

5th Oct 2021, 09:34

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My father talked of Tambaram! Naval cap and standard building in background were my clues. In hospital, I fear; poor concentration and constant nursing, so Open House I regret. Ratmalana 1971 my only visit in Royal Air Force service, chasing my recently departed chum mcdhu up and down the Maldives.

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6th Oct 2021, 09:05

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Open house it is

9th Oct 2021, 20:32

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Jenkins is correct - China Bay, aka Trincomalee

I remember it well, I was stationed there in 1957. See below

RAF China Bay - main entrance 1957

10th Oct 2021, 00:52

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Poor quality photo, but here goes...

10th Oct 2021, 07:09

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Is it in Europe?

10th Oct 2021, 22:10

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No, not in Europe, further South.

11th Oct 2021, 07:37

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West Africa then?

11th Oct 2021, 20:18

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Wiki says a landlocked country in East Africa.
The photograph was taken by a Mossad operative whilst flying a light aircraft - posing as a "pampered English hunter."