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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.
When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
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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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10th Dec 2022, 12:47

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A mate had a 124 - a real flyer

10th Dec 2022, 12:47

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It is not Poland......... go South-East

10th Dec 2022, 16:09

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10th Dec 2022, 16:28

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Batumi I think - to start with I thought it might be Gelendzhik but the mountains aren't that high there

10th Dec 2022, 16:29

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Batumi Control Tower Georgia Alessandro Ghiringhelli Architect Born in Angera (Varese) in 1976, in 2002 he graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan. In 2003 he graduated as master’s degree second level in “Structural Architecture for the land and environment”. From 2003 to 2007 he collaborated with the studio Canella Achilli in Milan where he was in charge of the design of buildings and spaces, theatre, social, residential, commercial and tertiary, dealing with private and public p

10th Dec 2022, 16:52

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Dear Chaps - I think it would be fair to call it a dead heat between Asturias and Descol - I can't penalise the latter for his splendid research and slow typing.......
The Aerodrome is Batumi - Georgia and the runway length is 2500 metres. Perhaps you would like to sort out the next challenge between yourselves?

Before embellishment....

10th Dec 2022, 19:07

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What was the “Tennis” connection?
(other than the resemblance of a tennis skirt)

10th Dec 2022, 20:38

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Alas what I had in mind cannot on closer examination be displayed but this will give you the gist of my thinking...............

10th Dec 2022, 21:43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by descol

A mate had a 124 - a real flyer

My first one was a 'standard' 1198 cc, then I got a '124S' which had a 1498 cc engine and was even faster.

10th Dec 2022, 22:37

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Quote:

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Alas what I had in mind cannot on closer examination be displayed but this will give you the gist of my thinking...............

Yes, the name Serena came to my mind, but I definitely do not want link her to your challenge. She was too good a tennis player for that.

11th Dec 2022, 06:56

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QUAQ
Found Batumi having looked into Fabric Tent Structures
Didn't research "Knickers"
Over to You Asturias

11th Dec 2022, 07:32

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Thanks DESCOL and thanks to OUAQ - I agree its a draw!

I tried to Google the structure but made no progress then the clue "SE of Poland" sent me towards the Caucasus. I did some time working in and around Novorossiysk & Gelendzhik so it wasn't too hard to follow the coast around to the higher parts of the range.

I have a challenge which I will post tonight to avoid a ban

11th Dec 2022, 16:46

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Let us try this one - A bit different scenery from the last one!

11th Dec 2022, 18:19

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I think it is not a real airport, when you search for “featureless airport scenery”, I only find Xplane airports…..
We will have to wait on your next clue.

11th Dec 2022, 19:31

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Just a stab in the dark, Causeway Airfield, Northern Ireland?

11th Dec 2022, 19:56

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I can't even make out if that's a runway or a stretch of water in the background.

12th Dec 2022, 07:40

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“featureless airport scenery”, -

its hard to find a picture of this place that has ANY features whatsoever.

It isn't in N Ireland and there is a runway AND a stretch of water in the background