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Australia: Hamilton laser aimed at Brisbane aircraft

A laser beam was pointed in the direction of aircraft landing at Brisbane Airport, on November 4 2011. Apparently the beam did not illuminate the aircraft or pilots. An Airservices Australia spokesperson said the beam came from an area in Hamilton.

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Hamilton, the source of the laser beam, is about four miles from the end of Brisbane Airport’s main runway


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