Originally Posted by
NIREP reader
In light of the above and the dangers and shear bad luck, is this how Gordy Batt was taken on the 23rd May 82?. I’ve heard enthusiasts suggest it but from the people that were there.........
I agree with EFJ, the VT fuses could not have operated until post the 11-Sec safety delay, even if they had been dropped live. In fact, GB had only been airborne for seconds and was still at low-level, close to the ship, when it happened.
Sad
Mog