Originally Posted by
chevvron
Correction: for 'Dash 8' read 'Buffalo'; officially described as a 'heavy landing'. (NB it was still 07/25 in those days; I didn't change it due to variation change until late 2001)
The Dash 7 and Dash 8 both finished their display ('the show must go on') and diverted to Odiham.
And I had just finished writing the flying programme for the display next day so I had to start all over again as soon as I found out whether or not we would actually have a runway as the Buffalo fuel and brief fire had damaged the surface right on the threshold.
Sorry Chev, the years have dimmed the memory somewhat! Good show though, funny bit was the Japanese delegation who stood up and returned my bow!!