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View from a Russian spy satellite, taken in May 1989

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Unfortunately Shirenewton is just off the map. We (and RAF Caerwent) were obvously of no interest to the Russians!

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View from a Russian spy satellite taken in May 1989.

The A48, the M4 and the railway are all clearly visible running east-west. On the left of the picture lies Llanwern Steelworks south of the railway. At the right hand side, Caldicot is clearly visible, lying between the M4 and the railway line.


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