Being Scottish - On this day in 1967: The world's shortest commercial flight route started between two Orkney Islands, Westray and Papa Westray, north of Scotland. The Loganair flight covers a distance
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Gone in (less than) 60 seconds: Island home to the 'shortest flight in the world' set to celebrate its history of aviation | Daily Mail Online
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