Yep late 1990 early 1991 was the last 05 approach. Can't remember the exact date but I was the last Ops guy to carry out a runway inspection while 05 was in use. Interesting stuff because 05 was on 118.7 and 09R for departing was on 118.5.
Aircraft departing 09R were cleared to start rolling once they saw the aircraft approaching 05 were " over the fence"
Regarding the runway inspection we had to contend with 2 frequencies when we approached block 85 !!! Interesting stuff at the time.
We had to check the 05 approach lights every sunday night , The first sets just happened to be only visible from a pub car park !!! say no more.
Rudolph ive been up in the BAA King air as well. good fun although one of the ATCO's didnt think so at the time. bit toooo bumpy
how things change .
