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Please observe the 24-hour rule (see below) Update of the database up to 13-08-2022 can be found in Post 1372 Page 69 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.
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6th Jun 2021, 10:18

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Dundee? OH if by fluke correct.

6th Jun 2021, 12:55

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Well Max and Jn14:6 - almost a photo-finish. Thank you Dundee Riverside it is. Asturias I really thought you were going to nail it but alas not. The answer lay in Marmalade. A few snaps to finish up with.

Photo Credit Stonefaction.

Photo Credit Stonefaction.

Incidentally manufactured in Seville.

Photo Credit Wallace Shackleton.

1966 - Operated a Feeder Service for a short period. Aerodrome was grassed at that time. Photo credit Steve Ryle with thanks.

Max Tow has declared OH.

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7th Jun 2021, 09:41

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"Asturias I really thought you were going to nail it "........................... went down the wrong rabbit hole...........................

good challenge tho!

7th Jun 2021, 10:03

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Photo Credit Stonefaction.

Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv’ry Tay!
Alas! I am very sorry to say
That ninety lives have been taken away
On the last Sabbath day of 1879,
Which will be remember’d for a very long time.

Or not, as the case may be.

7th Jun 2021, 12:47

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Thank you Allan - the poetry of William McGonagall - I resisted the temptation to use him as a clue thinking that Marmalade was bad enough !

7th Jun 2021, 18:45

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That's the "new" bridge in the picture - I've always thought it looked a bit dodgy as well................

7th Jun 2021, 18:52

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here's one to be getting on with...

7th Jun 2021, 19:06

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Is it one of the air strips on Malta ?

7th Jun 2021, 22:25

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No - but men doing their best in tough conditions.

not sure just how old this airport is but still in use.......

7th Jun 2021, 23:10

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not sure just how old this airport is but still in use.......

at least since 1926.

8th Jun 2021, 08:24

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Then thou knowest more than I Bear!

8th Jun 2021, 11:58

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Then thou knowest more than I Bear!

The Map I found is from 1926

9th Jun 2021, 08:43

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Spot on! Quite an amazing place aircraft

wise - Russian's working on Spitfires, all sorts of long haul flights as well

9th Jun 2021, 22:10

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Thanks Asturias!
I intended to post as an additional clue but did not notice that my first blurr of the title was apparently not saved.
The refinery was built in 1909 but the oil business really took off some years later.

Now this international/private helicopter spot:

10th Jun 2021, 09:03

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Blue skies, possibly a rather stylish wall at the back, very carefully trimmed grass edges - maybe Europe Bear?

And a statue off to the left - is this someone with an aviation connection?

10th Jun 2021, 11:22

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Landing fees must be `sky-high` there....

11th Jun 2021, 07:37

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The stylish wall from the other side.
The statue has nothing to do with aviation.

I think sycamore knows...

11th Jun 2021, 09:27

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That's the Vatican City pad.

11th Jun 2021, 11:51

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That's the Vatican City pad.

Exactly!
An elevated pad once you are over the wall.

You have control

11th Jun 2021, 11:59

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Thanks Bear. Thought it looked Italian from your first picture, then recognised the architecture from the second. Walked past there a few times.
Let's try this one:

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