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Post by chevvron on Nov 27, 2015 4:42:12 GMT
My first Islander trip was Sumburgh to Foula and back in GAVRA of Loganair on 13 Sep 1972. The type was perfect for landing on Foula as the runway in those days was one third smoothish earth, one third earth with stones and the final third moss and other vegetation. Two weeks later (27 Sep) I did the round island schedule with stops at Lerwick, Unst, Whalsay and Fetlar in GAXKB, also of Loganair. Forgot to add just in case you're wondering, Foula is a rocky island in the Atlantic to the west of the Shetlands and had in those days a population of less than 100. It was surrounded by cliffs (no beaches) so prior to the construction of the runway, everything had to be landed on a jetty then craned up the cliffs.
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