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Old 13th Aug 2015, 14:01
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Ian W
 
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Originally Posted by ImageGear
It's a cheap attempt to "sell" the third runway to already hacked off residents - nothing more, nothing less. Looks good as a news item but has no legs - it won't live past it's "sell by" date.

Imagegear
I agree.
The third runway will itself greatly increase the risk of hazard to London reducing safety. Adding a steeper approach to further increase risk is small bear in comparison. However, it is obvious that commercial/political goals have more attraction than safety.
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