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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.
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Newer pictures are allowed but the theme here is to compare/contrast old with new as well as identifying aerodromes which no longer exist.
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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 13th Aug 2021, 20:26
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To give a hint: the construction of this airport was initiated by Nikolai II on the eve of the Great War.
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Big place, Russia...........
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Old 14th Aug 2021, 08:13
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
Big place, Russia...........
to narrow it down, after 1918 it wasn't in Russia anymore.
And, at the time, it was the biggest reinforced concrete structure of its kind in the world. The domes were only supported by their corners makin it one big open space under the three domes.
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Old 14th Aug 2021, 08:17
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even I can get it now!

Talinn Seaplane hangars??

If correct OH as I've just about run out of enclaves...............
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Old 14th Aug 2021, 09:35
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Correct! It certainly is Lennusadam, the seaplane harbor of Tallinn.

To open up the clues:
The first picture was clipped so that the seafront is not visible, just to add challenge.
It was recognizable though as the distinctive three domes are there. Actually, if one types "three dome hangar" on the worlds most used search engine, first upcoming picture is the Lennusadam. And if you've ever been there you'll probably recognize it that instant.

Started by russias Nikolai II to modernize the coastal fort it was completed in 1918 in independent Estonia seeing active usage through 20s and 30s, eg Charles Lindbergh landed there once.
Under soviet regime it was neglegted and left to decay. But the imperial russian era built quality outlasted the soviet regime and today it is a very nice maritime museum, the Lennusadam Seaplane Harbor including eg full scale WW2 era submarine, 1920's seaplanes, soviet era patrol boats and much more. If one is ever in Estonia this is one spot I wouldn't miss. I've been there multiple times and even children enjoy themselves there.

Some historical pictures of Lennusadam and what it looks like today (and OH announced)






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Old 16th Aug 2021, 16:05
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Nice location!
A lot nicer than the triangular prison in the background.
I was able to upgrade my knowledge a bit about concrete domes.

Now this one:


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Old 16th Aug 2021, 22:23
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SLB,your Schipol Airport "Hilton" is also not very` inviting`either....
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Old 17th Aug 2021, 09:22
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Health & Safety gone mad with the big orange blobs on the glass - so definitely a place with lawyers........ N America?
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Old 17th Aug 2021, 09:31
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Those blobs are probably sticked to warn-off birds.
Are they also that much wildlife health aware in North America?

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Old 17th Aug 2021, 10:23
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The truck appears to be fourth gen Single Cab Mitsubishi L200 (or Triton if you are from Australia/Japan/Thailand). To what I can get from the interweb, it was not sold in the U.S.
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Old 17th Aug 2021, 11:07
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Andorra,Le Seu.....
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Old 17th Aug 2021, 19:06
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Originally Posted by sycamore
Andorra,Le Seu.....
Indeed Andorra/ Le Seu d’Urgell
Not in Andorra itself but at 12 km in Spain.
But I think we will book it in the list as Andorra.
Not much countries or islands with airports left in Europe which have not figured as challenge before.
Then I will look at other continents.
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Old 18th Aug 2021, 15:20
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Try this then
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Old 18th Aug 2021, 17:10
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Is it Oban?
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Old 19th Aug 2021, 11:43
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100% correct IMHO
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Old 19th Aug 2021, 17:35
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AKA ,North Connel...
UV has the `chalice`.....
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Old 19th Aug 2021, 19:58
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Here is the next challenge.


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Old 20th Aug 2021, 10:29
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I think
Duxford 2018 had a large line-up of Tiger Moths for the RAF 100 display?
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Negative!!
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Judging by the crowd of thousands, I’m guessing it might be Hendon.
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