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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.
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  • 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.
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  • Try to use elderly photos and not too much Google Earth,Zoom Earth or any other online map pics.
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  • 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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Old 14th Oct 2022, 17:29
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wrong song......... another , later, famous singer also sang the ditty which will get you on the right track.
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Old 14th Oct 2022, 19:33
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Could be anything with a railway connection, Don't Fence Me In, Deep in the Heart of Texas etc.
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Old 14th Oct 2022, 20:22
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I was thinking of the (Blue) Canadian Rockies, but I can't seem to find one that matches.
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 07:04
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Originally Posted by teusje
I was thinking of the (Blue) Canadian Rockies, but I can't seem to find one that matches.
Maybe Lake Louise - but don't think we are in Canada !
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 07:16
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No airport at Lake Louise.
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 08:17
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Not Canada either - no obvious railway connection - Sinatra sang about it as well I think

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Old 15th Oct 2022, 09:50
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South of the Border - down Ciudad Juárez way?
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 11:30
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Just pipped me Shackman! Chorizo for lunch I think.
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 11:34
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here the stars above - came out to play

But not Cuidad Juarez


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Old 15th Oct 2022, 12:03
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Unfortunately I can't hear the mission bells, so have retired to the Cantina.
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 17:13
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in a very definite sense you are now very close - not the cantina I hasten to add................
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Old 15th Oct 2022, 21:30
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In a general way you have to look to the right channels.
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Old 16th Oct 2022, 08:31
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maybe peek over the wall......................
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Old 16th Oct 2022, 11:48
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Got there eventually - Aeropuerto Internacional General Servando Canales de Matamoros (aka Matamoros International).

My horse is plum tuckered out after all that searching, so it's back to the Cantina for another beer!
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Old 16th Oct 2022, 15:41
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On the strength of mission bells - & a complete guess - San Louis Obispo ?
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Old 17th Oct 2022, 07:48
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The song was indeed "South of the Border" - I'll wait till the sun reaches its zenith before commenting further

PS We had San luis Obispo last year IIRC?

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Old 17th Oct 2022, 10:49
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It looks like there is another disused airfield adjacent to the other threshold.
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Old 17th Oct 2022, 12:27
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"Aeropuerto Internacional General Servando Canales de Matamoros (aka Matamoros International)." is correct - Bear obviously got there earlier but Shackman named it

I saw the older airport - which looks very WW2 to me but know little about it. I had a US colleague from Brownsville and he used to cross the border and use it for onward flights via Mexico City to the outside world - far faster than going all the way to Houston or DFW.


Here are some pics of the good General, who seems to have been a decent enough bloke.

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Old 17th Oct 2022, 14:34
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Thanks for that Asturias, but unfortunately away from base for the time being, so will have to declare Open House.
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Old 18th Oct 2022, 23:00
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Long due
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