Was this where you got the idea Mr Mayor? 1930s drawings prove architects already believed 'Boris Island' was possible

Designs from 80 years ago reveal ideas for revolutionary airports One for London was proposed built on top of housing In New York architects discussed a hub - half airport - half sea port

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 09:52 EST, 26 July 2013 | UPDATED: 10:58 EST, 26 July 2013

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Boris Johnson's plans for an island airport on the Thames might sound ambitious, but these drawings prove the idea has been at least 80 years in the making.

Vintage architects' designs unearthed today show how floating hubs like 'Boris Island', with at least four runways, were already being planned in the 1930s.

The Mayor of London has been demanding the grand idea of an island airport made out of landfill with superfast links to London.

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Was this where you got the idea Mr Mayor? 1930s drawings prove architects already believed 'Boris Island' was possible