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Old 20th December 2000 | 01:37
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Many years ago a BEA Vanguard taking of from what was then Glasgow Renfrew airport hit a flock of birds and lost 3 out of its 4 engines (RR Tynes) the crew managed to relight a couple of engines which ran badly for a short time and made a quick circuit and landed safely. Capt was Dennis Clifton P2 Ted Dunn P3 A N Other. All three got Queens Commendations