Big bang in Swindon area
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Heard this on 121.5 this evening. From what I gathered the helicopter was accidentally squawking 7700(!), hence fighters. Heli pilots were a bit miffed about the turbulence created by the fighters. That's all i've got.
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From the DT article
What big picture?! 
Mandy Leech, 44, from Coventry, added: "If it was just somebody accidentally pressing a button in his helicopter I won't be very happy because it woke my baby up and scared the life out of me."
I can't wait for the Olympics when the QRA Typhoon is scrambled out of Northolt to intercept a wayward microlight. 
The cynic in me thinks today's incident was just another Olympic rehearsal.
The cynic in me thinks today's incident was just another Olympic rehearsal.
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At last the UK taxpayer is getting some BANG for their buck!
IF the reports of the squawk are correct good on the boys, its a long way from Conningsby to Swindon, and sometimes speed IS of the essence.
IF the reports of the squawk are correct good on the boys, its a long way from Conningsby to Swindon, and sometimes speed IS of the essence.
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An over reaction, if you ask me.
What could a fighter actually do to assist an aircraft in distress?
"You got a problem??"
BANG!
"NOW you got a problem...."
What could a fighter actually do to assist an aircraft in distress?
"You got a problem??"
BANG!
"NOW you got a problem...."
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Probably, but only once.
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<<An MoD spokesman said two Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft had been authorised to go supersonic after a small civilian helicopter had emitted an emergency signal.>>
Incredible.... and ludicrous. God save us from the RAF.
Incredible.... and ludicrous. God save us from the RAF.
Emergency Use of Transponder Codes
In the event of an emergency, pilots should transmit the following codes appropriate to their status:
EMERGENCY - Mode 3A Code 7700 (except that aircraft already receiving an air traffic service and transmitting a code normally retain the code in use)
COMMS FAILURE - Mode 3A Code 7600
UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE - Mode 3A Code 7500
In the event of an emergency, pilots should transmit the following codes appropriate to their status:
EMERGENCY - Mode 3A Code 7700 (except that aircraft already receiving an air traffic service and transmitting a code normally retain the code in use)
COMMS FAILURE - Mode 3A Code 7600
UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE - Mode 3A Code 7500
LJ
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Leon, bearing in mind the present situation, is it really a good idea to post that quote?
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<<An MoD spokesman said two Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft had been authorised to go supersonic after a small civilian helicopter had emitted an emergency signal.>>
Incredible.... and ludicrous. God save us from the RAF.
Incredible.... and ludicrous. God save us from the RAF.
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