From a patchwork quilt of prime farmland Stansted has now become a major international airport, spanning more than 3000 acres and handling over 23 million passengers a year.
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Story: Stansted Airport
Duration: 55
From a patchwork quilt of prime farmland Stansted has now become a major international airport, spanning more than 3000 acres and handling over 23 million passengers a year.
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