On Thu, 3 Jan 2008, Roland Perry wrote:

In message , at 13:43:13 on
Thu, 3 Jan 2008, Tom Anderson remarked:
surely it is time to revisit the case for a new airport to be built in
the Thames estuary.

What, actually in the estuary? I've heard of this idea before, but it's
basically potty. Firstly, building an island in the estuary would be
phenomenally expensive

On Maplin Sands. Not quite as daft as you apparently think. Heck, you
could even name a chain of electronics stores after the project.

What, because it's a disastrous British aviation project? Yes, you're
right, i suppose 'Comet' would be a decent name.

tom

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