Originally Posted by
Krystal n chips
It was a BOAC 707, bringing the great and the good for the grand opening of a certain aluminium plant...I recall rumours that finding enough air to start it again caused a few heart palpitations at one point, but was finally resolved.
The Sea Vixen did indeed do a credible impression of having met a can opener.....how it remained airborne was quite remarkable really. The VASF pan suddenly became over populated you might say.
Many thanks, will chase that up. There must be a photo of the Sea Vixen damage floating around, will give the FAA at Yeovilton a shout. Wonder how many palouste's it takes to start a '707
Best wishes, Taff