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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.
That winner shall either post another challenge or declare the floor open (Open House). Anyone may then post the next challenge.
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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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2nd Dec 2021, 14:11

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spatston

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Hiding in plain sight

3rd Dec 2021, 04:06

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Well done ea200. The lovely White Waltham as seen from the approach to runway 11

Back to you Sir

4th Dec 2021, 09:19

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Thanks TCU. Just about the first I thought of, but discounted it without checking!

He we go then:

4th Dec 2021, 15:38

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Kemble? Heading for the scrapper?

Hope not.

5th Dec 2021, 01:13

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Nah Kemble doesn't have HAS's; more likely a UK military base somewhere, possibly (being a civil aircraft) visiting Leuchars or Lossiemouth judging by the hills in the background?

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5th Dec 2021, 08:42

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Leeming? There is a Qatari link there, after all

5th Dec 2021, 13:54

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All of those guesses make sense, but it is not in the UK.

5th Dec 2021, 19:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ea200

All of those guesses make sense, but it is not in the UK.

Pretty sure it's Europe? The bumpy but not mountainous background makes me think it might be Memmingen...

5th Dec 2021, 20:02

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Well that narrows things down a bit. It's not Europe. You are right about the bumpy but not mountainous though.

6th Dec 2021, 00:35

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Quote:

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Well that narrows things down a bit. It's not Europe. You are right about the bumpy but not mountainous though.

Ah OK. The HAS's look NATO-ish, so now I'm thinking Turkey. I'll have a punt at Kayseri and then retire from the field for the evening!

6th Dec 2021, 08:21

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Not an unreasonable punt but unfortunately incorrect.

6th Dec 2021, 09:00

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Izmir - Turkey ?

6th Dec 2021, 10:11

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There you go. It is indeed Izmir Adnan Menderes airport. The Qatar flight was the first of a new route in 2019.
Military and the coastguard base are on the East side opposite the main terminals. Coastguard is mostly helicopters. Never seen any military activity there so maybe all at Cigli these days.

OUAQUKGF has the con.