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Old 9th July 2016 | 11:40
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DaveReidUK
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Originally Posted by oceancrosser
Well Delta's anchestor (NW) mixed up BRU and FRA. Similar runway bearings (13/31 vs 14/32) however terminals/hangars on opposite side and a significant difference in runway length. Some explaining to do, but hey they did it on the Dreamlifter.
The OP is referring to two separate incidents: the NW DC10 that landed at BRU instead of FRA, and the BLCF that (like the Delta) confused Ellsworth with Rapid City.

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