"Dick Lovett" wrote in message
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I would also include all the others that have disappeared, like
Stornoway, Shanwell, Long Kesh, Aughton, Shoeburyness and the 'on
request' ascents which were done at several RAF stations.

Dick

Shoeburyness still does soundings during the week.

The hourly wind profiler also comes in handy
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/corporat...ler/index.html

Jon.