Back in November 1969 and never having departed from that runway before, I was happily surprised to note our 707 was taxying out for take-off from 23L, giving me some new views during our take-off roll. Then, very soon afterwards, despite my previous LHR flights, it was another new experience to see the ''LH'' beacon flashing past beneath us.
Incidentally, they say these things come in threes - later, all of us passengers (except one!) and also the crew, were extremely surprised to learn we would actually be en-route to Havana!
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