HC Deb 15 October 1952 vol 505 c19W
63. Mr. Perkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the longest airstrip in Bermuda was not available for British civil aircraft during the end of July and August.

Mr. Lyttelton

This runway was being resurfaced and was closed to all aircraft from 8th to 25th July. In emergency, it could have been made temporarily usable at 20 minutes' notice and all users were so informed. The other runways were available for use during that period.

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