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C650CPT · February 27th, 2005, 13:37

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In the trivia department, why is Mobile (SJI) called "Semmes"?

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Raphael Semmes, a resident of Mobile, held the ranks of Admiral and General in the confederacy.

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OK, where did MCO come from?

The old McCoy Air Force Base was shut down in 1975, that and some other land was given to the city of Orlando and in 1976 it was renamed Orlando Intl Airport, yet the first Intl. flight didn't take off untill 1984.

Ok so I have a little extra free time on my hands today and googled for the answers ... the only prize I want is to come home ... please!

Jim

February 27th, 2005, 13:37	#50
C650CPT Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Home Sweet Home! Posts: 957	Re: Airport Identifiers [ QUOTE ] In the trivia department, why is Mobile (SJI) called "Semmes"? [/ QUOTE ] Raphael Semmes, a resident of Mobile, held the ranks of Admiral and General in the confederacy. [ QUOTE ] OK, where did MCO come from? The old McCoy Air Force Base was shut down in 1975, that and some other land was given to the city of Orlando and in 1976 it was renamed Orlando Intl Airport, yet the first Intl. flight didn't take off untill 1984. Ok so I have a little extra free time on my hands today and googled for the answers ... the only prize I want is to come home ... please! Jim