According to reports, the runway at RAF Brize Norton, maintained by Amey, was out of action for three weeks recently because the hot weather melted the asphalt.
reported that a Voyager aircraft painted in union flag livery was damaged after landing on 18th July when the tyres picked up recently-laid tar. Several tyres and brake units had to be replaced and the runway was closed for three weeks for repeat repairs.
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Amey declined to comment to the newspaper, saying it had provided information to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), it's client.
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