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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.
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 06-01-2024 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

Which Aerodrome Mk IV

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31st Aug 2022, 19:31

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Is the island you're talking about Coode Island or Australia? I recognize this one, it's Fisherman's Bend.

OH if correct.

1st Sep 2022, 00:13

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Fisherman's Bend it is - on the island of Australia.

OH declared.

1st Sep 2022, 03:12

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While we have an Open House, I'll post this picture that I grabbed from a video on Wellingtons:

What intrigued me was the DC-2 in the background, with USAAF markings. Does anyone know where this photo was taken?

1st Sep 2022, 20:10

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I've just done an image search, which of course is what I should've done in the first place, if I hadn't been so lazy!

I found the same picture at this site:

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gall...ngton-z8772-7/

The caption is:

Quote:

Vickers Wellington Mk IC Z8772 in USA 1941

So which airfield?

2nd Sep 2022, 15:09

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I found this thread on the rafcommands website:

Wellington at Wright Field

2nd Sep 2022, 16:22

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Thanks, teusje. That solves that mystery.

In your link, is this very interesting video:

Back to Open House

2nd Sep 2022, 16:36

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I42, thanks for the unusual, though nice challenge.

Teus, you definitely solved this one, please take the helm.

3rd Sep 2022, 03:40

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teusje, my apologies. As Slb stated, you have control.

6th Sep 2022, 19:29

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Sorry for the wait gentlemen, I hadn't checked back for a few days.
But it's going to be an Open House I'm afraid, as I have nothing to post right now.

8th Sep 2022, 15:35

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Filling my own Open House.

8th Sep 2022, 23:24

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neat and tidy = N America perhaps?

9th Sep 2022, 09:20

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Not in the Americas I'm afraid.

9th Sep 2022, 15:50

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Looks like the Art Deco paradise that is Napier, Unzud. NZNR.

9th Sep 2022, 21:29

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OH if correct…

9th Sep 2022, 23:19

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Damn! got up too late... I was done for speeding on that road - there's a hidden radar camera just about on the right hand side of the picture

Its also worth remembering that the airport was a bay until the great earthquake in the '20's - came up several metres

10th Sep 2022, 06:13

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I've also driven that road, but more sedately than Asturias!

Visible in that picture, if you know where to look, is the interestingly named Crab Farm Winery.

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Crab Farm Winery was established in the early 1980’s with the first vintage under the Crab Farm Winery label released in 1987. The land at Crab Farm has been in the Jardine family for over 100 years. Originally purchased without viewing beforehand – Hamish Jardine’s great grandfather was alarmed to find his new land was actually partially underwater. With tidal pools, rushes and hundreds of Crabs, the family jokingly named it ‘Crab Farm’.

After the 1931 earthquake in Napier the land where the winery and vineyard are located was raised over 2 metres. Hamish Jardine, owner and winemaker and his father Jim Jardine planted the vines at the home block at Crab Farm.

After the earthquake, much of Napier was rebuilt in the then fashionable Art Deco style. It is second only to Miami Beach for its surviving Art Deco buildings.