Originally Posted by
possel
They did indeed divert to Inverness. The technician in the back seat suffered serious injuries after his ejection and (IIRC) was invalided out, receiving no compensation as he had not been commanded to eject.
It was good to work for such a logical and compassionate employer.
I've just come across this thread. I don't think the technician was as seriously injured as you indicate. He walked into Supply Sqn a couple of days after the incident to sort out his loan card for his flying clothing. He was also the only member of the Sgts Mess entitled to wear the MB tie - a ticket to many free beers. I believe he was still on the Reds when I left Scampton some time afterwards.
The aircraft involved was XX227. I remember that one quite well as my boss tasked me with raising the write-off paperwork for the damage to the aircraft and Scottish Hydro's powerlines - t'was an eye-watering amount.