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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 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 programms 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 03-01-2022 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

Which Aerodrome Mk IV

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20th Jun 2021, 12:03

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Moldova, Markuleshty I think.

20th Jun 2021, 13:54

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It is indeed Markuleshty at Lunga in Moldova!! the wine is good....................

20th Jun 2021, 16:39

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Thanks Asturias. OH I'm afraid.

21st Jun 2021, 01:24

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A quick one I think to follow the previous. Moldova indeed!
Back to the Pacific but be wary of the

obvious clue.

21st Jun 2021, 07:21

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Fiji Air - Heron - maybe at Rotuma ?

21st Jun 2021, 08:29

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Doesn't look like Tonga - maybe Kiribati or Tuvalu?

21st Jun 2021, 22:06

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Asturias has saved me from two tasks this morning: telling Descol it is not Rotuma and posting the clue about the second degree link to Weary Dunlop.

MJG

22nd Jun 2021, 06:37

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Opening of Mareki Airport - North of Tarawa in 1975
Open House if correct

22nd Jun 2021, 07:31

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Descol has it with Marekei.
The picture popped up in a search for some historical information this week on the runway construction. Here's what it looks' like these days.

. Open House declared.

22nd Jun 2021, 17:02

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22nd Jun 2021, 20:17

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Database update

Update of the Which Aerodrome challenge list can be found as .zip in the attachment

I am busy with clearing up some country data from some years back.
This will have to do for the moment.

If there is somebody who can manage to attach this file to the Wiki post at the top , please do so.

Best regards SLB

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22nd Jun 2021, 22:30

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Bear - Thank you for all your work ! I'm afraid I'm a confirmed 'Flat Earther' I can't help you with the attachment........

22nd Jun 2021, 22:33

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Europe but not part of 'The Union'

23rd Jun 2021, 08:59

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23rd Jun 2021, 09:39

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WW2 memorial?

Uk??

23rd Jun 2021, 12:16

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War Memorial not in UK but in geographical Western Europe. If you find it, it will give you good clue........re-read #133

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23rd Jun 2021, 14:28

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Western Europe non EU non UK - that means Switzerland, The Vatican, Iceland or Norway

Its not the Vatican (unless they've expanded recently) so lets try Norway?

23rd Jun 2021, 14:32

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Not Eastern Europe........

23rd Jun 2021, 14:36

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The first F86s to deploy in Britain arrived at Shepherd's Grove August 1951. (81st Fighter Bomber Group)

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23rd Jun 2021, 15:54

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I asked if it was Norway?

By "not part of the Union" are we talking the EU/ and if so then or now?

Tails look a bit like the 318th FIS but I don't think they ever served in W Europe

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