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10-06-11, 10:57 PM

Wow I actually know the answer to this si. You'll find what you want to read on here http://googlesightseeing.com/2007/11/runway-roads/

It was eisenhower who initiated the 1 mile in every 5 was to be perfectly straight system and yes it was so that all highways could in an emergency be used as runways. Its also been implemented in other countries (not certain yanks were first to ne honest).

MisterTommyH · 10-06-11, 11:03 PM

I know someone who took part in an exercise where they removed the barriers on an autobahn, prepped it for runway use and guarded the area, back in the 80's.

The m54 in Shropshire? I'm trying to think of a stretch straight enough without bridges that could be used.

Oh, and there was nothing in my highway design modules at uni about the 1 miles in 5 rule...

10-06-11, 11:16 PM

Tis true in other parts of europe don't know about here.

11-06-11, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owenski

Wow I actually know the answer to this si. You'll find what you want to read on here http://googlesightseeing.com/2007/11/runway-roads/

It was eisenhower who initiated the 1 mile in every 5 was to be perfectly straight system and yes it was so that all highways could in an emergency be used as runways. Its also been implemented in other countries (not certain yanks were first to ne honest).

You're almost right. Eisenhower initiated the 1 mile in 5 to be straight rule because American cars have trouble with corners! The runway idea was a convenient cover story.

BanannaMan · 11-06-11, 04:00 AM

Have often heard the same about the US but it's not true, or logical.

http://www.snopes.com/autos/law/airstrip.asp

11-06-11, 06:01 AM

I think Bills link makes most sense tbh, the uk alone is scattered with airstrips, military bases, large and small airports and all these would be quick to use at any one time, mways on the otherhand would have to be closed and the stretches cleared of vehicles which isn't a quick exercise depending on time of day.
All this coupled with barrier removal ? Sounds a crock of sh1te IMO.

timwilky · 11-06-11, 07:22 AM

I seem to recall that prior to it opening, a Jaguar from Warton did land on the M55 to test the feasibility of it being used as a makeshift airstrip

timwilky · 11-06-11, 07:27 AM

In fact a quick google found

timwilky · 11-06-11, 07:34 AM

and more google gets

11-06-11, 12:53 PM

Ah cheers chaps, thanks for the info and links, Matt I knew you'd know

10-06-11, 11:03 PM	#12
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Is it true that.... I know someone who took part in an exercise where they removed the barriers on an autobahn, prepped it for runway use and guarded the area, back in the 80's. The m54 in Shropshire? I'm trying to think of a stretch straight enough without bridges that could be used. Oh, and there was nothing in my highway design modules at uni about the 1 miles in 5 rule... Last edited by MisterTommyH; 10-06-11 at 11:07 PM.

10-06-11, 11:16 PM	#13
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it true that.... Tis true in other parts of europe don't know about here.

11-06-11, 04:00 AM	#15
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: Is it true that.... Have often heard the same about the US but it's not true, or logical. http://www.snopes.com/autos/law/airstrip.asp __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

11-06-11, 06:01 AM	#16
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it true that.... I think Bills link makes most sense tbh, the uk alone is scattered with airstrips, military bases, large and small airports and all these would be quick to use at any one time, mways on the otherhand would have to be closed and the stretches cleared of vehicles which isn't a quick exercise depending on time of day. All this coupled with barrier removal ? Sounds a crock of sh1te IMO.

11-06-11, 07:22 AM	#17
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Is it true that.... I seem to recall that prior to it opening, a Jaguar from Warton did land on the M55 to test the feasibility of it being used as a makeshift airstrip __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

10-06-11, 10:57 PM	#11
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Wow I actually know the answer to this si. You'll find what you want to read on here http://googlesightseeing.com/2007/11/runway-roads/ It was eisenhower who initiated the 1 mile in every 5 was to be perfectly straight system and yes it was so that all highways could in an emergency be used as runways. Its also been implemented in other countries (not certain yanks were first to ne honest).

11-06-11, 07:27 AM	#18
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Is it true that.... In fact a quick google found __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

11-06-11, 12:53 PM	#20
tactcom7 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it true that.... Ah cheers chaps, thanks for the info and links, Matt I knew you'd know

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