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World Service,21 May 1999,30 mins

Preventing Air Disasters

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How Heathrow Air traffic controllers prevent mid-air collisions. Reporter Liz Maloney investigates one of aviation’s most challenging jobs: monitoring aircraft taking off and landing at Heathrow. Also on the programme, why one beer too many can knock you off your feet.

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