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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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24th Feb 2022, 12:41

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Are we possibly at Rosehill, New South Wales 1910?

Only the year is correct.

24th Feb 2022, 13:09

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How about Plumpton Paddock - Diggers Rest - Victoria ?

24th Feb 2022, 14:03

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are we even in Australia?

24th Feb 2022, 14:52

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Well I was rather hoping we were looking at Harry Houdini. (His name nearly escaped me). However if not I would suggest Denmark or Sweden......... All rather exhausting!

24th Feb 2022, 15:33

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Is it Mondorf les Bains? OH if correct, please.

24th Feb 2022, 17:04

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Is it Mondorf les Bains? OH if correct, please.

Yes Teus It is Monsdorf les Bains in Luxembourg.
Location of the first Airshow in Luxembourg.

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25th Feb 2022, 09:46

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Photo Credit Isle of Thanet News.

Ramsgate Corporation Official Airport Opening July 3rd 1937.

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25th Feb 2022, 13:15

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Leicester Ratcliffe?

25th Feb 2022, 14:56

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The top hoist quarter of the flag looks like the Kentish horse (or horse of Kent) to me. The Shorts aeroplane means I'll guess Rochester without any real evidence.

25th Feb 2022, 16:09

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... the Kentish horse (or horse of Kent) ...

Make up your mind! Which side of the Medway are you on?

25th Feb 2022, 16:32

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Yes Chaps the Flag is interesting but I've not been able to find out anything about it despite searching the net which I suppose is a good thing. Perhaps with luck we will be enlightened in due course by a Vexillologist. No it's not an Antibiotic. In the meantime I believe that band is from The Royal Air Force. Sorry neither Rochester or Ratcliffe.

25th Feb 2022, 17:35

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Could be the 1937 Kings Cup Air Race at Hadfield

the guy in uniform is saluting the flag (which looks a bit weird to me) so presumably not an advert for some local car dealers

25th Feb 2022, 21:27

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1937 - but not Hatfield.

26th Feb 2022, 06:07

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Photo Credit: Find a Grave.

Elgy in a country churchyard. A poignant Memorial to a last flight from the aerodrome a few Miles away.

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26th Feb 2022, 09:28

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Woodley, from the ‘Miles’ clue. OH if correct.

26th Feb 2022, 09:39

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Sorry - not Woodley - I'm pleased that you picked up on the Miles clue. You should be able to determine the type which might help, incidentally it is listed, made of Marble and as you can see has suffered from the passage of time since 1938.

26th Feb 2022, 11:30

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Shoreham? Miles operated from there for a while post war

26th Feb 2022, 12:21

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Sorry not Shoreham - there were quite a few prangs of Miles' Aeroplanes in 1938 - try and identify the type- it might help.

26th Feb 2022, 12:27

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AAC Angel???
and I don’t miss a wing either?
Triplane Angels do those exist?

26th Feb 2022, 13:13

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Sorry chaps we will stick with the marble Miles ---- ------- for the time being. The young pilot had an affectionate nick-name which I included in my caption. You can also see the last few letters of his surname which was quite short. All very time consuming I know.............