Kenparry
Bang it on the numbers is a descriptive phrase meaning that airlines with all the inertia cannot afford to hold off and do literally bang it on the numbers. For Airlines Luton is short.
Consider Heathrow is 12900 feet long
7000 is not a Heathrow ))
Where on earth do you get your 1000 feet and 1500 feet from?
A typical picture above clearly showing typical tyre marks
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