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Old April 15th 06, 10:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Google Earth Heathrow 9L approach


"Chris" wrote

The only time the Vulcan got to drop any bombs in anger was during the war
with Argentina and they bombed Port Stanley.

You will also find another one parked at an airfield called Wellesbourne
at
Lat: 52:11:40N Lon: 1:37:02W


It sure does seem like there are a lot of airports around London. I was
surprised to see that.

Some of them are obviously old WWII bases, with the typical "triangle"
runway layout.

I did notice that most of the airports have no or few single engine AC
outside. Either that means they aren't around, or they are all inside. I
wonder which it is.
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Jim in NC