Originally Posted by
blind pew
And the origin of uncle Charlie's tent peg landings which led to the three being grounded due to main spar cracks.
blind pew,
The inadequate transition ramps during recarpeting the runways at EGLL didn't help either, nor did hitting reverse on the centre engine at about 50 ft on approach. "Back in the day" I often had to position with BEA --- always grounds for thought --- as I recall, the IIIs progressively lost their individual C.of As as the fatigue cracks progressed.---- sometimes it is probably better not to know too much. And it was good business for whoever supplied BEA with crockery, the routine breakage was substantial.
Tootle pip!!