Originally Posted by BahrainLad
Don't see what the problem with birds is...I can see it now. BAA, ever ready to take advantage of a retailing opportunity, present "The BAA New London Airport and Wild Game Shooting Facility".
I can think of at least one customer...

Ahhh, BAA and their facilites. I read on the signs about 'developing enhanced retail facilities' - but the outcome always seems to be a 'shop'.
Anyway - taking this truly OT. How would you have got to Maplin airport had it been built?
Simple answer - take motorway that goes south of Southend.
Don't believe me? Well, pausing only to firmly zip up your anorak first, check
http://www.pathetic.org.uk/motorways/m13.shtml