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by jrfspa320
Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Who Would Buy Bmibaby?
Replies: 21
Views: 6625

RE: Who Would Buy Bmibaby?

Easyjet, Ryanair, Flybe

Id put my money easyjet.....if the price is low enough anyway!

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Indirect Way To Memmingen: HEL-TXL-SCN/LUX-MUC
Replies: 28
Views: 10645

RE: Indirect Way To Memmingen: HEL-TXL-SCN/LUX-MUC

Cool report, interesting routing. Was the Q400 the new NG version? Notice much difference?

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: "888": 8hrs, 8 Segments On An Aussie Dash 8 (pics)
Replies: 78
Views: 25346

RE: "888": 8hrs, 8 Segments On An Aussie Dash 8 (pics)

Very interesting, Thanks. Good to see the "Airports" of the bush. Love the relaxed style of flying.
I thought the Dash 8 100/200 held 37 people? Only 28 seats in yours. Any plans to replace them, if theres anything to replace them with!

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Flybe Q400 ABZ To Edinburgh/EDI-BHD + BA Lounges
Replies: 29
Views: 10984

RE: Flybe Q400 ABZ To Edinburgh/EDI-BHD + BA Lounges

Nice report, Looks like you were lucky with the weather. Edinburgh always a nice place to visit. I cant believe the price of the rail ticket! Thats a rip-off. Need to pre-book or go by coach lol.

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Asia's World City - New & Old - BA First (w/pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 23174

RE: Asia's World City - New & Old - BA First (w/pics)

Great report, and pictures! <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> has a solid product and the new F looks a big improvement. Im off to <acronym title="Four Star Aviation (US Virgin Is.)">HK</acronym> myself in a few weeks (albeit on <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> in Y) but ...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Love At First Sight: An Emirates Story From AMS
Replies: 71
Views: 27540

RE: Love At First Sight: An Emirates Story From AMS

Brilliant report, great photos.

I have always found EK to be good. Looking forward to the next part

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by jrfspa320
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: US: DUB-PHL-SFO (Y) To Ask A Question (some Pics)
Replies: 15
Views: 15218

RE: US: DUB-PHL-SFO (Y) To Ask A Question (some Pics)

Wow great story, was left on tenterhooks when it cut off haha.

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by jrfspa320
Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: The Anti-cool TR... Short Hop AC77W EZE-SCL
Replies: 14
Views: 11871

RE: The Anti-cool TR... Short Hop AC77W EZE-SCL

I think AC are pretty good, and the 77W is a great aircraft. Best carrier in north america.

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by jrfspa320
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: STR-CDG-ORY-LCY / LHR-CDG-STR On AF In Y
Replies: 15
Views: 11887

RE: STR-CDG-ORY-LCY / LHR-CDG-STR On AF In Y

Great trip report! Fantastic pictures.
Nice to see all 4 A380s at LHR.
Well done for walking around London, so many tourists get on the tube to travel everywhere and miss so much!

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by jrfspa320
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: To The Cape With SQ (Pics And Vids)
Replies: 20
Views: 22507

RE: To The Cape With SQ (Pics And Vids)

Thanks for the report, would like to visit cape town at some point
I agree the old seats are more comfortable than the new slim line ones.
Shame about the catering, but i find SQ meals poor in general, especially in comparison to EK

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Hiding Profile
Replies: 0
Views: 160

Hiding Profile

Sorry if this has been asked before, but can you hide your profile so that it doesnt come up if you type your name into google?
Thanks

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by jrfspa320
Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Thai Fails To Impress: MUC-BKK-BNE On 744 & 777
Replies: 61
Views: 34945

RE: Thai Fails To Impress: MUC-BKK-BNE On 744 & 777

Thanks for the report, im hoping to fly thai soon so good to see what im in for, Not out of choice though, using miles and impossible to get a seat on <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> to <acronym title="Thai International (Thailand)">TG</acronym> it will be! Thai have to be the only ...

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by jrfspa320
Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Another Short Hop To KL On Firefly And Air Asia
Replies: 8
Views: 15074

RE: Another Short Hop To KL On Firefly And Air Asia

Good to see the QF 767 in SIN

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical/Operations
Topic: Have The Air Corridors Around LHR Changed?
Replies: 9
Views: 4294

RE: Have The Air Corridors Around LHR Changed?

Hi there maddog888, I also live in the enfield area, and am used to seeing <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> arrivals go over my house at mid level. I enjoy the view at night when there is a line of lights, very impressive. I cant i have particularly notic...

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by jrfspa320
Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Losing My Vegas Virginity With Virgin Atlantic
Replies: 15
Views: 22742

RE: Losing My Vegas Virginity With Virgin Atlantic

Looks a good trip
Id like to try VS but cant bring myself to convert from oneworld

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by jrfspa320
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: An Endangered Species: East African DC-9 14 [pics/
Replies: 39
Views: 34381

RE: An Endangered Species: East African DC-9 14 [pics/

wow, what an interesting report, great read

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A Whole Lotta EI And A Little RE. AMS-ORK-DUB-LHR
Replies: 23
Views: 11999

RE: A Whole Lotta EI And A Little RE. AMS-ORK-DUB-LHR

Hi, great report, nice to see Cork, somewhere i travel to frequently. By the looks of it landing must have been right up to the limits in the fog. Cork sees frequent diverts with only CAT2 and plenty of fog. I think <acronym title="Aer Lingus (Ireland)">EI</acronym> is the best LCC out there with gr...

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by jrfspa320
Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Royal Brunei PER-BWN In J
Replies: 8
Views: 14083

RE: Royal Brunei PER-BWN In J

Thanks for the report I frequently fly to Perth
I was going to comment about it being strange seeing EK 343 but then i saw this report is 2007.
Nice to see Royal Brunei, but i think the only advantage over the other carriers is the Price.

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by jrfspa320
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Iberia -MIA -MAD -ALC -MAD -MIA Business (Pics)
Replies: 32
Views: 28880

RE: Iberia -MIA -MAD -ALC -MAD -MIA Business (Pics)

Great report, good to see pics of Alicante.
Never seen them type of overhead bins before in the A340?

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:54 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Thanks very much for the replying. I will try and do a trip report when i get back. Looking forward to visiting The States for the 1st time (California at least)

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Yep thats leaving the US, can i not do imm and customs in LAX?
Just hope no delay in LAX

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by jrfspa320
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

RE: BA Or AC/CO

Thanks for the reply, I decieded to go <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym>/CO just for variety. Via VVR and <acronym title="Newark - Liberty International (EWR / KEWR), USA - New Jersey">EWR</acronym>, Only thing im worried about is a 90min connection in <acronym title="Newark - Liberty Interna...

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by jrfspa320
Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Ryanair LPL-ORK
Replies: 3
Views: 6329

Ryanair LPL-ORK

I travel to cork fairly frequently. I go to Uni in Liverpool so the last few times i have used Ryanair. This time was to be no different, I checked Aer Lingus and <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal - Central Illinois Regional (BMI / KBMI), USA - Illinois">BMI</acronym> Baby which were about the sa...

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by jrfspa320
Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: BA Or AC/CO
Replies: 7
Views: 4248

BA Or AC/CO

Travelling from LON-<acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym> then returning <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC), United Kingdom">...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

RE: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

RE: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow
Replies: 4
Views: 4946

QFLink Q400 ROK-BNE + Bundaberg Airshow

Just a quick report of my internal flight between Rockhampton and Brisbane Ill post the airshow pics after. trip made as part of a two month trip to QLD <i><a href="/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/153398" target=_blank>SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-<acronym title="Brisbane (- Eagle Farm) (BNE / Y...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-BNE RTN
Replies: 3
Views: 12750

SQ 380,333,77W Y LHR-SIN-BNE RTN

Every summer I make a trip to Australia to visit my dad, Usually flying Emirates or <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym>/BA. Being a frequent flyer of both i was keen to continue the trend. However i found a good fare on <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> for £600, and it i...

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by jrfspa320
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: LGW-ALC-MAN On Monarch
Replies: 2
Views: 9844

LGW-ALC-MAN On Monarch

This is my first trip report, sorry about the pictures-taken on a mobile phone. Pre-Flight Travelling from home in London to Alicante with my Grandad who has a flat out there. All options were about the same price but Monarch had the best flight times (didnt fancy 6:30 am with <acronym title="Britis...

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by jrfspa320
Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Name On Ticket Different To Passport
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

RE: Name On Ticket Different To Passport

Thanks guys ill just turn up and chance it, ill let you know what happens

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by jrfspa320
Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Name On Ticket Different To Passport
Replies: 5
Views: 6761

Name On Ticket Different To Passport

Hi, i make an error when booking over the internet. just wondering what do to. Travelling to Alicante and back with Monarch in a few days time. I have double barrel surname and only typed the 1st part. To ring up and change now would cost about £80. Should i just chance it and turn up and the airpor...

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by jrfspa320
Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Work Experience In UK Airports?
Replies: 7
Views: 7003

RE: Work Experience In UK Airports?

Hi there, i would try and contact the <acronym title="Hahn Air Lines (Germany)">HR</acronym> dept at the airport. Its very difficult to get work experience at airports. I wanted experience at a London airport about 5 years ago now. I remember the BAA ones wouldnt do anything (so good luck with <acro...

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: North American Summer 2008 (550 Pics!)
Replies: 56
Views: 36394

RE: North American Summer 2008 (550 Pics!)

wow, one of the longest trip reports. Looks amazing, would love to do it. Thanks for the report

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by jrfspa320
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: ATL-ORD-SFO-ATL On DL/Amtrak: 200+ Pics
Replies: 24
Views: 15772

RE: ATL-ORD-SFO-ATL On DL/Amtrak: 200+ Pics

wow what an interesting trip

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by jrfspa320
Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Perth-Karratha Day Trip On Virgin Blue's E-190
Replies: 15
Views: 11585

RE: Perth-Karratha Day Trip On Virgin Blue's E-190

I have flown <acronym title="Perth (PER / YPPH), Australia - Western Australia">PER</acronym>-<acronym title="Broome (BME / YBRM), Australia - Western Australia">BME</acronym> a few times, never on the 190 sadly. Was it mainly miners on board? Good to see the 190s in <acronym title="KLM CityHopper (...

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by jrfspa320
Sat May 17, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: American 2198 Mexico - Miami
Replies: 14
Views: 7932

RE: American 2198 Mexico - Miami

Hey, good report.
It seems weird they dont have drop-down t.v. on the 738?

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by jrfspa320
Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: BMI J Class/Royal Caribbean New Ship/Vids+Pics
Replies: 26
Views: 17767

RE: BMI J Class/Royal Caribbean New Ship/Vids+Pics

Great report, Fantastic pics
Id love to get on E jet
that ship looks massive, the surfing looks good fun
Hows the new terminal coming along at DUB?

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by jrfspa320
Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Flying The Miles Better Club: BHX-BHX With TOM!
Replies: 5
Views: 6549

RE: Flying The Miles Better Club: BHX-BHX With TOM!

Are the TOM and FCA going to be configured the same then? Are they increasing pitch to 33" and getting rid of 8 abreast?
Interesting developments in charter sector anyway.

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by jrfspa320
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Laptop Shopping. Advice Please
Replies: 45
Views: 2783

RE: Laptop Shopping. Advice Please

Hey, ive got an acer and its great. Vista runs great. Ive got the 15.4 inch and i really like it. Like was said above dont get anything below 2GB. Also try not to get the bottom of the range model

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by jrfspa320
Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: As Low As You Can Go: CX Y - HKG-LAX
Replies: 100
Views: 31512

RE: As Low As You Can Go: CX Y - HKG-LAX

I have to admit i found that report very funny and certainly made me chuckle.
Good to read something different.

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by jrfspa320
Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Props Around The UK (12Feb08); Many Pics/videos
Replies: 41
Views: 16847

RE: Props Around The UK (12Feb08); Many Pics/videos

Great report. I didnt know the Euro manx ATR was leased from RE.
I often see it flying of uni here in LPL.

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by jrfspa320
Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: What's The Smallest Plane?
Replies: 6
Views: 3847

RE: What's The Smallest Plane?

Isnt it the bumble bee, but i dont think it flies very well. The Colomban Cri cri flies very well and is really small but yet twin engined

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by jrfspa320
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Air Southwest, NQY-LGW
Replies: 11
Views: 6321

RE: Air Southwest, NQY-LGW

nice report, im sure air southwest would earn more if they lowered their prices and got more passengers. Im not sure if they are Q300 or just the ordinary 300 version.

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by jrfspa320
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: A Trip Home With Aer Lingus (Pics/Videos)
Replies: 16
Views: 10607

RE: A Trip Home With Aer Lingus (Pics/Videos)

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Long Weekend In Cold Edinburgh
Replies: 19
Views: 6590

RE: Long Weekend In Cold Edinburgh

Hey, good report. I must visit AMS sometime if only for some spotting. I love Edinburgh, its a lovely city, just so cold.

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:37 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Flying GLA-MEL On Emirates, Advise Please
Replies: 5
Views: 3939

RE: Flying GLA-MEL On Emirates, Advise Please

Is this the best way to fly from Glasgow to Australia? I would say so as it involves the least changes. Is it the direct flight from <acronym title="Dubai - International (DXB / OMDB), United Arab Emirates">DXB</acronym> to <acronym title="Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL / YMML), Australia - Victoria">...

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Qantas And Their New Airbuses (332 And 380) When?
Replies: 60
Views: 8920

RE: Qantas And Their New Airbuses (332 And 380) When?

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Australian Aviation Thread 7
Replies: 40
Views: 14430

RE: Australian Aviation Thread 7

So what a/c is EK going to be using on the PER run? i thought they were going to switch to 345 because the 77W doesnt have the crew rest facilities.

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Saudi Arabian Dumps MD-90s, Buys Airbuses
Replies: 11
Views: 8031

RE: Saudi Arabian Dumps MD-90s, Buys Airbuses

Sadly i think these MD-90s will find new homes in the desert,

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by jrfspa320
Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Qantas Orders 31 737-800's.
Replies: 47
Views: 11599

RE: Qantas Orders 31 737-800's.

Why does everyone talk <acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australia - New South Wales">SYD</acronym>-<acronym title="Perth (PER / YPPH), Australia - Western Australia">PER</acronym> range issues when <acronym title="Brisbane (- Eagle Farm) (BNE / YBBN), Aus...

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