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'''RNAS Portland''' (ICAO: EGDP) was an air station of the [[Royal Navy]], situated at the [[Isle of Portland]], [[Dorset]], [[England]]. It was established in 1917 on the western edge of [[Portland Harbour]] as HMS ''Sarepta''. From 1959 the station shared the name HMS ''Osprey'' with the anti-submarine establishment located at East Weares, which used the air station's helicopters for research and development in anti-submarine techniques. The establishment operated at Portland between 1924 and 1941, and was recommissioned there in 1946. HMS ''Osprey'' and RNAS Portland remained operational until they closed in 1999.
'''RNAS Portland''' (ICAO: EGDP) was an air station of the [[Royal Navy]], situated at the [[Isle of Portland]], [[Dorset]], [[England]]. It was established in 1917 on the western edge of [[Portland Harbour]] as [[HMS Sarepta|HMS ''Sarepta'']]. From 1959 the station shared the name [[HMS Osprey, Portland|HMS ''Osprey'']], the anti-submarine establishment based at Portland, with helicopters used for research and development in anti-submarine techniques. RNAS Portland remained operational until 1999.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Uk dor portharbour.JPG|thumb|Osprey Quay, the site of the former RNAS Portland, seen in 2006.]]
[[File:Uk dor portharbour.JPG|thumb|Osprey Quay, the site of the former RNAS Portland, seen in 2006.]]
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The original seaplane base was established during [[World War I]], in 1917, as HMS ''Sarepta''. The station used floatplanes, which flew coastal patrols to protect shipping from German U-boat attacks.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{PastScape|mnumber=1487063|access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref> In August 1918 HMS ''Sarepta'' was taken over by the RAF, and a larger unit of 12 aircraft was formed as [[No. 241 Squadron RAF]].<ref name="jurassicagent1">{{cite web |url=http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey |title=The Jurassic Coast - HMS Osprey |access-date=23 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305064557/http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey |archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> Following the Armistice in November 1918, the squadron was disbanded and aviation operations ceased at Portland in 1919.<ref name="hampshireairfields1">{{cite web|url=http://dorset.hampshireairfields.co.uk/pot.html|title=PORTLAND R.N.A.S.|author=Dave Fagan|access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref>


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Following the inter-war period, a Fleet Requirements Unit, 772 Squadron, arrived at Portland in September 1939 and stayed until July 1940. With the fall of France early in the war, the Naval Base at Portland became a prime target for the [[Luftwaffe]]. As a result, HMS ''Osprey'' was moved to Cambeltown in July 1940, taking 772 Squadron with it, and leaving Portland's base to remain under Care and Maintenance.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
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The original seaplane base was first built during [[World War I]], in 1916, as [[HMS Sarepta]]. The station used floatplanes, and these flew coastal patrols to protect shipping from German U-boat attacks.<ref>{{PastScape|mnumber=1487063|mname=|accessdate=30 July 2015}}</ref> In August 1918 HMS Sarepta was taken over by the RAF, and a larger unit of 12 aircraft was formed as [[No. 241 Squadron RAF]].<ref>http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey</ref> Following the Armistice in November 1918, No. 241 Squadron RAF was disbanded and aviation operations ceased by June 1919.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorset.hampshireairfields.co.uk/pot.html|title=PORTLAND R.N.A.S.|author=Dave Fagan|publisher=|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref>

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In September 1939, 772 Squadron, a Fleet Requirements Unit, arrived at Portland and stayed until July 1940. After the inactive inter-war period the base once again became an active flying station. With the fall of France early in the war, the Naval Base at Portland became a prime target for the Luftwaffe. As a result, the continued presence of Portland's anti-submarine school was unfeasible. The school moved to Cambeltown in July 1940, and took 772 Squadron with it. Therefore, Portland's base was held under Care and Maintenance and did not participate on active operations.<ref>{{PastScape|mnumber=1487063|mname=|accessdate=30 July 2015}}</ref>


[[File:The old administration building, RNAS Portland - geograph.org.uk - 834690.jpg|thumb|The former headquarters building, operations centre and control tower.]]
[[File:The old administration building, RNAS Portland - geograph.org.uk - 834690.jpg|thumb|The former headquarters building, operations centre and control tower.]]
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After the war HMS ''Osprey'' returned to Portland and a helicopter base became an important centre for the school to perform experiments and development. In 1946 [[Sikorsky R-4]]Bs moved in and the success of their trials at Portland led the Admiralty to replace fixed-wing aircraft with helicopters for use in the fleet. A major building programme followed at Portland, with the base's playing fields taken over as a landing ground,<ref name="autogenerated1"/> while the old fleet canteen was converted into a headquarters building, containing the operations centre, a workshop and control tower.<ref name="jurassicagent1"/>


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During the late 1950s the marshy area known as the Mere was filled in and built over, and later expansion meant that this tidal lagoon was completely covered. This created a large concreted area to produce the modern, large helicopter facility.<ref name="hampshireairfields1"/> Upon the completion of the work, [[815 Naval Air Squadron]] flew its 12 [[Westland Whirlwind (helicopter)|Westland Whirlwinds]] to the new Portland Heliport on 14 April 1959.<ref name="jurassicagent1"/> The station was formally commissioned as HMS ''Osprey'' on 24 April 1959.<ref name="jurassicagent1"/>
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After the war the anti-submarine school returned to Portland and a helicopter base became an important centre for the school to perform experiments and development. In 1946 [[Sikorsky R-4]]Bs moved in, and the helicopters paved the way for the use of helicopters in the fleet. The success with these trials led the Admiralty to replace fixed-wing aircraft with helicopters, heralding a major building programme at Portland. The base's playing fields were soon taken over as a landing ground and the site became a modern heliport.<ref>{{PastScape|mnumber=1487063|mname=|accessdate=30 July 2015}}</ref> The old fleet canteen was converted into the headquarters building, operations centre, workshop and control tower.<ref>http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey</ref>


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For the next 40 years RNAS Portland was one of the busiest air stations on the south coast. As a helicopter development and training base, it was largely responsible for training aircrew in anti-submarine operations. The site of the base was gradually improved over the years,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/gps/EGDP|title=EGDP Portland Heliport – Helicopter Database|access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> with considerable expansion in the 1960s and 1970s, notably between 1967 and 1970, with new hangars.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="jurassicagent1"/>
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During the late 1950s the marshy area known as the Mere was filled in and built over, and later expansion meant that this tidal lagoon was completely covered. This created a large concreted area to produce the modern, large helicopter facility.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorset.hampshireairfields.co.uk/pot.html|title=PORTLAND R.N.A.S.|author=Dave Fagan|publisher=|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> Upon the completion of the work, [[815 Naval Air Squadron]] flew its 12 [[Westland Whirlwind (helicopter)|Westland Whirlwinds]] to the new Portland Heliport on 14 April 1959.<ref>http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey</ref> The station was formally commissioned as HMS ''Osprey'' on 24 April 1959.<ref>http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey</ref>


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[[File:Former Royal Naval Air Station Portland - geograph.org.uk - 388925.jpg|thumb|right|The former RNAS, seen in September 2003, when much of the site was being redeveloped for academy, and a new hangar planned for the adjacent coastguard helicopter.]]
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For the next 40 years RNAS Portland was one of the busiest air stations on the south coast, with helicopter operations taking place 24 hours a day. As a helicopter development and training base, it was largely responsible for training aircrew in anti-submarine operations. The site of the base was gradually improved over the years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helis.com/database/gps/EGDP|title=EGDP Portland Heliport – Helicopter Database|publisher=|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> The airfield was greatly expanded in the 1960s and 1970s, notably between 1967–70, with new hangars.<ref>{{PastScape|mnumber=1487063|mname=|accessdate=30 July 2015}}</ref><ref>http://www.jurassicagent.co.uk/index.php/library/history/portland-s-deep-sea-harbour/86-hms-osprey</ref> In the 1980s Defence Estates decided to dispose of the Naval ratings married quarters at [[Weston, Dorset|Weston]]'s Westcliff estate, used by personnel from RNAS Portland. The first disposal took place in October 1986. Following on Mitchell and Shepherd Court were sold in April 1987. In February 1988 the two remaining blocks Hinkley and Odgers Court, were sold.


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With the reduction of armed forces, Portland's naval base closed on 29 March 1996, with the Flag Officer Sea Training ([[Flag Officer Sea Training (United Kingdom)|FOST]]) moving to Plymouth's ([[HMNB Devonport|HMS ''Drake'']]). With this RNAS Portland became surplus to requirements, leading to its eventual closure on 31 March 1999.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/portlands-naval-history-ends-as-last-warship-sails-1592621.html|title=Portland's naval history ends as last warship sails|work=The Independent|access-date=5 October 2014}}</ref> RNAS Portland held its final open day for the public on 17 October 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibit/westland-whirlwind-har3-xg574/1-29-78.aspx|title = Westland Whirlwind HAR3 (XG574)}}</ref>
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[[File:Former Royal Naval Air Station Portland - geograph.org.uk - 388925.jpg|thumb|right|The former RNAS, seen in September 2003, when much of the site was being redeveloped for academy, and a new hangar planned for the adjacent coastguard helicopter.]]
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However, with the reduction of armed forces, it was announced in 1993 the closure of both the naval base and the research establishment on Portland. The harbour closed as a naval base on 29 March 1996, with the Flag Officer Sea Training ([[Flag Officer Sea Training|FOST]]) moving to Plymouth's ([[HMNB Devonport|HMS ''Drake'']]). With this the RNAS became surplus to the new requirements, and led to its eventual closure on 31 March 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/portlands-naval-history-ends-as-last-warship-sails-1592621.html|title=Portland's naval history ends as last warship sails|work=The Independent|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> RNAS Osprey held its final open day for the public on 17 October 1998.<ref>http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibit/westland-whirlwind-har3-xg574/1-29-78.aspx</ref>


Following the closure of the base, the site was renamed Osprey Quay, and became an 80 acres regeneration project in 2001. The [[Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy]] was established in 1999. In 2003 the academy was able to start redevelopment of the site.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/history-of-wpnsa/|title=History of WPNSA – Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy|work=Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> A SAR helicopter operated by Bristows for the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) is based at the quay, using a remaining runway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dorset.hampshireairfields.co.uk/pot.html|title=PORTLAND R.N.A.S.|author=Dave Fagan|publisher=|accessdate=5 October 2014}}</ref> However this helicopter is due to be removed from Portland in 2017.
Following the closure of the base, the 80-acre site was renamed Osprey Quay in 2001, as part of the site's regeneration project. The [[Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy]] was established there in 1999 and began redevelopment in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/history-of-wpnsa/|title=History of WPNSA|work=Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy|access-date=5 October 2014|archive-date=16 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716044801/http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/history-of-wpnsa/|url-status=dead}}</ref> A SAR helicopter operated by [[Bristow Helicopters]] for the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) was also based at the quay until 2017.<ref name="hampshireairfields1"/>


By 2012 Osprey Quay had been transformed with huge investment, offering over 11 hectares of business space. A significant development of Osprey Quay was the construction of the new Dean & Reddyhoff Marina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.investindorset.co.uk/strategic-sites/osprey-quay-portland/|title=Osprey Quay, Portland|publisher=|accessdate=2 October 2014}}</ref> The redevelopment of the former RNAS Portland Helicopter Control Tower has also been announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10811274.50_homes__shops_and_a_60_bed_hotel_planned_for_Osprey_Quay_on_Portland/|title=50 homes, shops and a 60-bed hotel planned for Osprey Quay on Portland|work=Dorset Echo|accessdate=2 October 2014}}</ref>
By 2012 Osprey Quay had been transformed into a mixed use site. Aside from the academy, the site offered over 11 hectares of business space, along with a new Dean & Reddyhoff Marina, Portland Marina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.investindorset.co.uk/strategic-sites/osprey-quay-portland/|title=Osprey Quay, Portland|access-date=2 October 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074120/http://www.investindorset.co.uk/strategic-sites/osprey-quay-portland/|archive-date=6 October 2014}}</ref> The redevelopment of the station's former Helicopter Control Tower has also been announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10811274.50_homes__shops_and_a_60_bed_hotel_planned_for_Osprey_Quay_on_Portland/|title=50 homes, shops and a 60-bed hotel planned for Osprey Quay on Portland|work=Dorset Echo|date=15 November 2013 |access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref>


With the scheduled removal of the Coastguard Helicopter Service from Portland on 1 July 2017 the site will once again become surplus to requirements and in October 2016 the formal process for the disposal of the site was commenced by the Homes & Communities Agency. With much support from the local MP (Richard Drax) and indeed the local population; HeliOperations; who provide the aircrew that fly the Coastguard helicopters at Portland has won the tender for the purchase of the site and will complete the purchase in June 2017. It is the intention for the company to provide training services for Search & Rescue aircrew and with its strong links with [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo]], the nearby helicopter manufacturer, it is hoped that once again Portland will become a focus for military helicopter activity.
With the removal of the Coastguard Helicopter Service from Portland on 1 July 2017 the site once again become surplus to requirements and in October 2016 the formal process for the disposal of the site was commenced by the Homes & Communities Agency. With much support from the local MP (Richard Drax) and the local population the company who provided the aircrew that fly the Coastguard helicopters at Portland, [[HeliOperations]], has purchased the site. The company now provides training services for Search & Rescue aircrew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/14909136.EXCLUSIVE__Portland_WILL_remain_as_helicopter_base-_meaning_refuelling_station_for_search_and_rescue_but_it_s_not_enough__say_campaigners/ |title=Heli Operations wins contract for Portland helicopter base after search and rescue leaves in 2017 |date=17 November 2016 |publisher=Dorset Echo |access-date=23 August 2018}}</ref>


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==Squadrons (1959–1999)==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.theheritagecoast.co.uk/historyfile/portland_and_weymouth/portlands_deep_sea_harbour/hms_osprey.htm The Heritage Coast – HMS ''Osprey'']
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081121004326/http://www.theheritagecoast.co.uk/historyfile/portland_and_weymouth/portlands_deep_sea_harbour/hms_osprey.htm The Heritage Coast – HMS ''Osprey'']
* [http://www.helis.com/database/?menu=2&tpais=UK&tbase=33&menudiv=1 RNAS Portland at Helis.com]
* [http://www.helis.com/database/?menu=2&tpais=UK&tbase=33&menudiv=1 RNAS Portland at Helis.com]
* [http://www.derelicte.co.uk/hms-osprey-rnas-portland RNAS Portland photos taken in March 2009]
* [http://www.portlandyc.co.uk Portland Yacht Club]
* [http://www.portlandyc.co.uk Portland Yacht Club]
* [http://www.deanreddyhoff.co.uk/portland-marina Portland Marina]
* [http://www.deanreddyhoff.co.uk/portland-marina Portland Marina]


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Latest revision as of 06:39, 13 December 2023

RNAS Portland (HMS Osprey)
Near Portland, Dorset in England
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 XL878 of 771 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Portland Dorset in 1967
RNAS Portland is located in Dorset
RNAS Portland
RNAS Portland
Shown within Dorset
Coordinates50°34′08″N 002°27′02″W / 50.56889°N 2.45056°W / 50.56889; -2.45056
TypeRoyal Naval Air Station
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRoyal Navy
Site history
Built1917 (1917)
In use1917–1999 (1999)
Airfield information
Elevation1 metre (3 ft 3 in) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
03/21 230 metres (755 ft) Asphalt

RNAS Portland (ICAO: EGDP) was an air station of the Royal Navy, situated at the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It was established in 1917 on the western edge of Portland Harbour as HMS Sarepta. From 1959 the station shared the name HMS Osprey, the anti-submarine establishment based at Portland, with helicopters used for research and development in anti-submarine techniques. RNAS Portland remained operational until 1999.

History[edit]

Osprey Quay, the site of the former RNAS Portland, seen in 2006.

The original seaplane base was established during World War I, in 1917, as HMS Sarepta. The station used floatplanes, which flew coastal patrols to protect shipping from German U-boat attacks.[1] In August 1918 HMS Sarepta was taken over by the RAF, and a larger unit of 12 aircraft was formed as No. 241 Squadron RAF.[2] Following the Armistice in November 1918, the squadron was disbanded and aviation operations ceased at Portland in 1919.[3]

Following the inter-war period, a Fleet Requirements Unit, 772 Squadron, arrived at Portland in September 1939 and stayed until July 1940. With the fall of France early in the war, the Naval Base at Portland became a prime target for the Luftwaffe. As a result, HMS Osprey was moved to Cambeltown in July 1940, taking 772 Squadron with it, and leaving Portland's base to remain under Care and Maintenance.[1]

The former headquarters building, operations centre and control tower.

After the war HMS Osprey returned to Portland and a helicopter base became an important centre for the school to perform experiments and development. In 1946 Sikorsky R-4Bs moved in and the success of their trials at Portland led the Admiralty to replace fixed-wing aircraft with helicopters for use in the fleet. A major building programme followed at Portland, with the base's playing fields taken over as a landing ground,[1] while the old fleet canteen was converted into a headquarters building, containing the operations centre, a workshop and control tower.[2]

During the late 1950s the marshy area known as the Mere was filled in and built over, and later expansion meant that this tidal lagoon was completely covered. This created a large concreted area to produce the modern, large helicopter facility.[3] Upon the completion of the work, 815 Naval Air Squadron flew its 12 Westland Whirlwinds to the new Portland Heliport on 14 April 1959.[2] The station was formally commissioned as HMS Osprey on 24 April 1959.[2]

For the next 40 years RNAS Portland was one of the busiest air stations on the south coast. As a helicopter development and training base, it was largely responsible for training aircrew in anti-submarine operations. The site of the base was gradually improved over the years,[4] with considerable expansion in the 1960s and 1970s, notably between 1967 and 1970, with new hangars.[1][2]

The former RNAS, seen in September 2003, when much of the site was being redeveloped for academy, and a new hangar planned for the adjacent coastguard helicopter.

With the reduction of armed forces, Portland's naval base closed on 29 March 1996, with the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) moving to Plymouth's (HMS Drake). With this RNAS Portland became surplus to requirements, leading to its eventual closure on 31 March 1999.[5] RNAS Portland held its final open day for the public on 17 October 1998.[6]

Following the closure of the base, the 80-acre site was renamed Osprey Quay in 2001, as part of the site's regeneration project. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy was established there in 1999 and began redevelopment in 2003.[7] A SAR helicopter operated by Bristow Helicopters for the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) was also based at the quay until 2017.[3]

By 2012 Osprey Quay had been transformed into a mixed use site. Aside from the academy, the site offered over 11 hectares of business space, along with a new Dean & Reddyhoff Marina, Portland Marina.[8] The redevelopment of the station's former Helicopter Control Tower has also been announced.[9]

With the removal of the Coastguard Helicopter Service from Portland on 1 July 2017 the site once again become surplus to requirements and in October 2016 the formal process for the disposal of the site was commenced by the Homes & Communities Agency. With much support from the local MP (Richard Drax) and the local population the company who provided the aircrew that fly the Coastguard helicopters at Portland, HeliOperations, has purchased the site. The company now provides training services for Search & Rescue aircrew.[10]

Squadrons (1959–1999)[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Historic England. "Monument No. 1487063". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e "The Jurassic Coast - HMS Osprey". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Dave Fagan. "PORTLAND R.N.A.S." Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  4. ^ "EGDP Portland Heliport – Helicopter Database". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Portland's naval history ends as last warship sails". The Independent. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Westland Whirlwind HAR3 (XG574)".
  7. ^ "History of WPNSA". Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Osprey Quay, Portland". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  9. ^ "50 homes, shops and a 60-bed hotel planned for Osprey Quay on Portland". Dorset Echo. 15 November 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Heli Operations wins contract for Portland helicopter base after search and rescue leaves in 2017". Dorset Echo. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2018.

External links[edit]

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