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  1. Bleriot flight re-enactment fails (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Catherine Bayfield reports on an attempt to re-enact the first flight across the Channel by Louis Bleriot in 1909. The vintage Bleriot Type XI monoplane ditched into the sea just short of the crossing, it...

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  2. Laker Airways collapse - licence application (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Report on the application made by businessman Sir Freddie Laker to secure a licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after the collapse of Laker Airways. Male reporter not identified (poss. Paul...

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  3. After eight special (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Music

    An Aeroplane in Every Garage, special edition of After Eight, produced and presented by Steve Wood. Investigates the history, development and future of general aviation in Britain, including private and...

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  4. Test services of new BA 146 airliner (1983)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report from one of the test services of British Airways’ new BA 146 airliner, developed by British Aerospace, before it can receive a certificate of air worthiness from the Civil Aviation Authority....

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  5. Air traffic control picket line (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the striking air traffic control assistants picket lines trying to drum up support for the wage disputes which have being going on for 5 weeks. The Civil Aviation Authority will hear the case and...

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  6. US opposition to Concorde (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Norman Beebe reports from Washington on USA opposition to the Concorde landing at JFK Airport - legal issues over noise and safety, financial pressures from the aircraft industry and political aspects....

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  7. Air traffic controller strike (1977)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Air traffic control assistants have been given a warning by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on their return to work stating that any further industrial action would result in an indefinite suspension from...

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  8. Kegworth air disaster - CAA orders plane instrument checks (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Kegworth air disaster. John Alcock reports that, following the interview with injured pilot Captain Kevin Hunt, the Civil Aviation Authority has ordered immediate checks on planes similar to that involved in...

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  9. Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence (1982)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman...

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  10. Hang gliding world record attempt (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    John(?) Davies speaks to the world women’s hang gliding champion Judy Ledden who is attempting to break the world record for crossing the English channel by hang glider. She will have one chance to fly...

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