In the early years of aviation, the Gander Airport in Newfoundland, Canada served as an obligatory stop for refueling between Europe and America.
This made the small town of Gander into an unlikely international hub, hosting celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and the Queen of England.
Theatre fans may recognise the town from the Come From Away musical, inspired by the 38 planes ordered to land unexpectedly following the 9/11 attacks.
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