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Old 8th Jul 2019, 13:28
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Originally Posted by Forfoxake
Whilst I wish this new venture success, I think it is a bit rich for this feature (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/busine...senger-flights) on the BBC website to suggest that...

"it offers a quick link between London and big businesses in Cumbria such as BAE Systems at Barrow-in-Furness"

According to AA Route Planner, BAE Systems in Barrow is 92.4 miles from Carlisle Airport and it takes 1 hour 50 minutes by car. And of course the BaE Systems actually own an airport at Barrow, albeit with a shorter main runway.
So who remembers Air Furness?

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