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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.
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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 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.
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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 19th Oct 2022, 03:06
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Monaco Heliport?
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I'm going to the Casino with Chevvron...................

Bear did a good job erasing all teh names and badges tho'
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That photo must have been taken by someone literally hanging over the edge of the landing area which is extremely narrow but without showing the mountains in the background..
Went there for a 'short' break and the helicopter transfer from Nice was included in the price; excellent value and cheaper than a visit to Venice.
While I'm here, Open House.
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Bad parking leaving a blade directly over the exhaust.....
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Old 20th Oct 2022, 04:56
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It is indeed Monaco/ Monte Carlo.
(Who knows the difference?)
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Old 20th Oct 2022, 08:24
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Monte Carlo is a district (one of 9) of the Principality of Monaco of course Bear...... used to be known as Spelugues - changed because the name was close to words in German & French that had unfortunate connotations
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Old 20th Oct 2022, 17:10
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Thanks
(too lazy to Google)
Then the Heliport is definitely not in the quartier Monte Carlo.
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Old 22nd Oct 2022, 18:31
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Perhaps Chevvron has been here as well?


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Old 22nd Oct 2022, 18:47
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Flags and countryside look like Nepal or Assam so never been there.
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Old 22nd Oct 2022, 20:08
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Not Nepal or Assam.
It could be that the photo has been taken at one of the intermediate stops.
I am looking for the end station:



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Old 22nd Oct 2022, 21:22
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Florida????
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 16:24
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Originally Posted by chevvron
Florida????
Florida is too far away from Nepal/Assam
(if that would be the location of the first picture)
This aircraft exists still today but is mostly remembered for another achievement.


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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:22
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From the aircraft's attitude and the naval style uniforms I'm guessing those people are 'hiding' a set of floats behind them.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:42
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Originally Posted by chevvron
From the aircraft's attitude and the naval style uniforms I'm guessing those people are 'hiding' a set of floats behind them.
You are fairly correct.
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 17:45
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Tibet or Mongolia ?
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 20:55
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Originally Posted by OUAQUKGF Ops
Tibet or Mongolia ?
Further east
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 22:00
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Manchuria possibly or Russia Far East ?
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Old 23rd Oct 2022, 22:17
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Apologies, my mistake;
East of Tibet
south of Mongolia
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Well that looks like Macau International - so I shall say Macao. I'll try and find out about those Naval types....?

Well - I've found this image but I will leave it up to you Bear to give us the history behind the challenge.


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