In pictures: London City Airport at 30

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In pictures: London City Airport at 30

#1 Post by probes » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:30 pm

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In 1982, Capt Harry Ghee landed a Dash 7 on the 1,000m (3,200ft) Heron Quays (now part of the Canary Wharf development) to prove the concept of a short take-off and landing airport in London’s Docklands.

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Re: In pictures: London City Airport at 30

#2 Post by limeygal » Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:47 pm

Doesn't Reddo fly out of there?

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#3 Post by Rwy in Sight » Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:39 pm

One question for those who know: On the docklands railway station close to the London City Airport there is commemorative plaque on the spot of the first landing in the docklands. However the runway is a distance away. So did they build two runways or the plaque is relocated?

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#4 Post by OFSO » Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:54 pm

I think the plaque was always where it is now. After all, if they put it on the threshold nobody would see it, even before it became coated in rubber !

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#5 Post by Rwy in Sight » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:56 am

A late thanks for the answer. It does help.

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