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Old October 24th 07, 06:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_19_]
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Default Aeronautical Glossary



Aerodrome - British word for airport. Exactly what you'd expect from a
country that gives its aeroplanes names like Gipsy Moth, Slingsby
Dart, and Fairey Battle Bomber.


Let's not forget the Vickers Wildebeest, the Westland Wapiti and the
Handley Page Hampden

Bertie