Birmingham tower
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Built around about 1939 but has had bits added on (and taken off) since then. We cannot see all the airfield, 33 starter strip is viewed either by camera or Surface Movement Radar and we cannot see stands 1-4.
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Out of interest, have you not had that problem for many years with the 33 starter strip visibility bearing in mind that the hangers obscure your view or is the 33 starter strip a little newer ? - just curious.
I imagine the parking ease at the present location is much preferred by you guys than the arrangements at the "busy" side !
Out of interest, have you not had that problem for many years with the 33 starter strip visibility bearing in mind that the hangers obscure your view or is the 33 starter strip a little newer ? - just curious.
I imagine the parking ease at the present location is much preferred by you guys than the arrangements at the "busy" side !
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The original airport building was opened in 1938 but the existing VCR didn't arrive until the late 50's.
It is now far too small to house the three control and one assistant positions which are currently shoe-horned in there. It can't be extended because the building is threatened with Grade 2 listing if anyone tries to tamper with it.
Follow the link for some old photos
http://www.virtualbrum.co.uk/history/elmdon3.htm
It is now far too small to house the three control and one assistant positions which are currently shoe-horned in there. It can't be extended because the building is threatened with Grade 2 listing if anyone tries to tamper with it.
Follow the link for some old photos
http://www.virtualbrum.co.uk/history/elmdon3.htm
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On bhx.co.uk on one of the photos in their photo gallery they have a photo of an aircraft with a 'apron tower' in the background?
Thats what the caption says anyway?!
http://www.bhx.co.uk/press/library/p57.jpg
Have a look
Thats what the caption says anyway?!
http://www.bhx.co.uk/press/library/p57.jpg
Have a look
