EAW336423 ENGLAND (1977). Grain Power Station and the Admiralty Fuel Depot, Isle of Grain, 1977
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| Title | [EAW336423] Grain Power Station and the Admiralty Fuel Depot, Isle of Grain, 1977 |
| Reference | EAW336423 |
| Date | 6-July-1977 |
| Link | |
| Place name | ISLE OF GRAIN |
| Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 587975, 175434 |
| Longitude / Latitude | 0.7053737294204, 51.446159990916 |
| National Grid Reference | TQ880754 |
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http://www.tondernraid.com/landingtrials.htm |
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