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Old 26th Jul 2018, 16:17
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Chris Scott
 
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Originally Posted by topoverhaul
I landed on 05 at 1610 on 19 Nov 1991 after 20 minutes in the hold and an SRA from around the Southampton area. Not sure if it was used after that but as mentioned above, was not abandoned until 1993.
An approach that has evidently stuck in your mind in the succeeding years... What was the W/V?

Dave,
Yes, in a strong sou'wester 27R is a bit like Rwy 27/26 at Gatwick used to be before they removed the 1960s hangars from the south side of the landing threshold. Sporting...
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