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Old 24th Jul 2012, 11:18   #1 (permalink)
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Glider Collision
Was just leaving the UK FIR yesterday when I heard a MayDay on 121.5, 2 gliders had collided mid air.

Anybody know the out come? Did they get down OK?

Fingers crossed for both crews.
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Old 24th Jul 2012, 11:27   #2 (permalink)
 
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Update: Pilots escape serious injuries after two gliders crash mid-air over Newmarket - News - East Anglian Daily Times

Very lucky...!
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Old 24th Jul 2012, 11:30   #3 (permalink)
 
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According to local news one pilot parachuted to safety and was hospitalised while second glider involved landed without further incident. Believe this was in Newmarket area whilst gliding competition in progress.
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Old 24th Jul 2012, 11:34   #4 (permalink)
 
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Gliders together at Newmarket?
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Old 24th Jul 2012, 12:22   #5 (permalink)
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Ta, thought that it must be somewhere, MODS remove this thread if you want.

Good luck to the guy in hospital.
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Old 24th Jul 2012, 14:25   #6 (permalink)
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=fmgc MODS remove this thread if you want.
- edit/delete? Simples.
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