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Old 14th Nov 2009, 16:14
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Vintage Tower

EGPF building does indeed date from HMS Sanderling days so is at least 1940s vintage. It has been revamped and the radar suite added on the ground floor but the VCR is the original. EGPK's 'new' tower building was constructed in early 60s and became operational in , I believe, 1964 when the parallel taxiway, runway extension and new terminal were opened. The previous one was a 'greenhouse' on top of Orangefield House Hotel which was demolished to allow construction of the said taxiway.
Goodness - I is getting auld!
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