Shytorque - Lucky indeed!! I was given a 'next day' posting from Valley S&R flt to Thorney to replace the winchman, killed with his pilot, as a result of RBS on the South Downs. First job, on watch, was picking up my predecessor's personal effects from the crash site. The Boss arrived shortly after to make a valid point - the pilot involved had been well known (and applauded!) for various similar exploits and the"don't grass up your mates" ethic allowed it to happen. Basically, another 'Bud' Holland episode and yet there's no reason to suppose it won't happen again!
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