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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.
(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.
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Please don't delete your posts, let everyone see your successes, failures and challenges.
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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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23rd Jun 2021, 15:25

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OUAQUKGF Ops

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Sorry Old Boy I took it for granted that you would search in Norway for the WW11 Memorial. So please do......... With regards to The EU we are talking about the present as it did not exist (indeed it was just the opposite) in the period concerned. We are looking for what is now a derelict aerodrome.

23rd Jun 2021, 15:55

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I know where the memorial is and the related history. What I can't do is find any airfield around there that fits the bill. There must be some clue that I'm overlooking. Will think about your latest post though. Once I tracked down the location I found your photo of the memorial.

23rd Jun 2021, 16:02

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The aerodrome is some 670 miles (approx) SSW of the memorial.. In a non-EU Country. I must go and mow the lawn. Good Luck Both !

23rd Jun 2021, 16:46

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RAF Shepherds Grove.
Open House if correct please.

23rd Jun 2021, 17:58

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Could not track down the flight departure point from the memorial end. But I have now.

23rd Jun 2021, 18:12

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Well done Teusje Shepherd's Grove, Suffolk it is - as depicted in first two images. Memorial to Crew of Stirling LK332 299 Squadron Flt Lt Ranulf Trevor- Roper and Crew shot down over Vierli near Vegarshei Norway night of March 30/31st 1945, based Shepherd's Grove. Three other Stirlings on SOE supply flights from Shepherd's Grove to Norway were lost that night described as Brilliant, Cloudless and Moonlit.
LJ888 196 Squadron Flt Sgt Catterall and Crew shot down over Arendal Norway. LK197 196 Squadron Pilot Officer Campbell and Crew Disappeared. PK225 299 Squadron Flt Lt Anderson and Crew Disappeared. 196 and 299 Squadrons of 38 Group based at Shepherds Grove throughout most of 1945. Special Duties Missions flown included Operation Varsity commencing March 24th 1945 and Operation Amherst April 7th -8th 1945. Teusje has declared Open House.

Flt Lt Charles King RAAF (left) and crew 196 Squadron at Shepherd's Grove c January 1945. Note glider tow bar aft of tail wheels.
Photo credit Australian War Memorial.

Members of 3 SAS and crew of 'Bitter Sweet' of 299 Squadron at Shepherd's Grove on the eve of Operation Amherst.
Photo Credit Wethersfield Airfield Museum.

http://web.archive.org/web/200702030...uk/page19.html

Still visible, echoes of The Cold War..........

Photo Credits Julie K McManus

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24th Jun 2021, 02:25

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24th Jun 2021, 07:51

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Hmm - all the rubber at one end,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, big hill just off the top of the picture?

And is that a sports ground lower left?

24th Jun 2021, 21:48

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Layout looks familiar. Is that Sarajevo?

25th Jun 2021, 01:28

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Is that Sarajevo?

Indeed it is.Taken from a C-130 during Operation Provide Promise.
All yours.

25th Jun 2021, 16:42

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Thank you Noyade. I've only ever seen Sarajevo a couple of times from 30-odd thousand feet

I've got a nice photo for you all but unfortunately my left click isn't working, meaning I can't crop out any incriminating evidence.
Open House.

26th Jun 2021, 13:50

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Doubt this will last long................

27th Jun 2021, 01:13

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Akron Ohio?
OH if correct.

27th Jun 2021, 10:05

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Long way from Ohio

28th Jun 2021, 08:03

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28th Jun 2021, 16:27

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Reminds me of a BoB Open day at RAF Waterbeach in 1951, to which I cycled from Cambridge as a 10-year old because I loved aeroplanes; unfortunately the Meteor 4-ship aerobatic display team had a collision during a team roll, with fatal consequences. It was my first, but not last, lesson that aircraft will bite. Those 4 don't look like Meteors, though, so it's a long shot.