London’s third airport - The Maplin plan

Title

London’s third airport - The Maplin plan

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Oct 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:04:05

Description

Interview with the GLC’s Planning and Transport Chief, Alan Greengross, about the idea of a so-called split airport, or the Maplin plan. Includes a discussion of why Maplin (Foulness) would be more suitable a site for London’s third airport than Stansted. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alan Greengross

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Local government; Airports; GLC; Stansted; Maplin Sands; Foulness

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