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Old 15th May 2015, 20:53
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Luton was EGLN prior to 1967 when it was connected by AFTN to Heathrow Coms centre EGLL. Similarly Elstree was EGLE. Then this new fangled Coms Centre at Croydon was opened EGGG so Luton became EGGW. Elstree was connected to West Drayton EGTT so became EGTR.
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