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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.
Last edited 15-04-2023 by Self loading bear

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2nd Apr 2022, 13:20

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Finals Merimbula in 1967.

2nd Apr 2022, 13:27

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Once Noyade rises from the Antipodean slumber, OH if correct...

2nd Apr 2022, 20:54

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Somewhere near the Merimbula beach I suspect. Lovely spot.

Well done sifty!

It is a nice spot.

We have OPEN HOUSE again.

3rd Apr 2022, 07:41

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It's not always like this.......................

3rd Apr 2022, 19:07

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Asturias,

Can you enlarge your photo?

4th Apr 2022, 07:31

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Not really - it all depends on the original and the ability of my screen grabber. I tried blowing it up bu t it just pixellated.

Here's another one in rather better weather............ as far as I know there are no scheduled services here but it is quite busy

4th Apr 2022, 12:50

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Cranfield ?

4th Apr 2022, 13:47

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Or North Weald perhaps?

4th Apr 2022, 15:05

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Marlow Municipal?
Course the more recent name is Wycombe Air Park.

4th Apr 2022, 15:11

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A long way from the Home Counties

4th Apr 2022, 16:15

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A long way from the Home Counties

The tree looks quite specific.
Eucalyptus? Which would us to Eastern Australia?

5th Apr 2022, 07:40

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hard to tell who is further away from the challenge right now - it may be a Eucalyptus but my knowledge of plants is zero
This place was military and was repurposed as civilian a long time after WW2
here's an interesting shot from Google Earth showing someone (and their shadow) on finals

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Plaistows near Hemel Hempstead?

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Sorry - a VERY long way from the Home Counties - like not in Yurop

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Well of course a few of us oldies (myself included) are absolutely stuffed if the aerodrome in question is not in The Home Counties. Failing eyesight is another factor, barely being able to see the keys on the lap-top let alone the microscopic images proffered here for our delectation. However with the aid of a very powerful magnifying glass I have come to the conclusion - shock horror that it's not in Britain - tho' for one fleeting moment I thought it might be Tunbridge Wells. No I'm pretty sure that the aerodrome in question is in Lilliput, and what is more here is an image to prove it !