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Old 9th Mar 2017, 21:51
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Mooncrest
 
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Originally Posted by ZOOKER
We moved to the 8th floor offices, while the 1960 VCR was removed and the new one was built. Initially, we didn't think it would work, but it did....... Air and GMC sitting 50' apart and using CCTV to see what the other was doing! We didn't want to leave it in the end. If you do FB, send me a friend request.
Interesting solution. I'd expected you to say you commandeered the 'other' tower on Pier B but obviously not. Probably not tall enough. This reminds me, about eighteen years ago, the EGNM management managed to acquire a used temporary VCR from the MOD. I think it came from St. Mawgan. I suppose the idea was for it to be used while the '67 model was being refurbished. However, it never happened - I believe the CAA took exception to its equipment fit so it wasn't commissioned. It is still there though, on a slope at the south side by the hangars. A kind of worthless shrine.

BTW, thankyou for the FB suggestion but I don't use it so I can't join you on there.
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