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Old 19th Apr 2012, 19:59
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Originally Posted by Plovett
Does not Mr Fox operate a corporate jet which is based at Essendon?

Does he not live in a desirable suburb of Melbourne that is closer to Essendon than Geelong?

Has not Mr Fox given undertakings that Essendon will continue to operate as an airport?

I suggest that the only way it will be closed is by political fiat and that is unlikely with the present Victorian government.
He also owns a very nice helicopter which I believe flies him to EN at the moment anyway, so the short hop across the bay to AV wouldn't be too much of a hassle for him.
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