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Old 15th Mar 2021, 10:36
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Haraka
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Regarding Yeoviton, my late Father had a small cottage right on the fence and displaced only few dozen yards from the upwind threshold of the main runway.
As the Sea Harrier came aboard, he was concerned about the beasts transistioning very close to his and surrounding housing. He got through to the Captain and expressed his concerns. I am informed that the ensuing conversation went along thes lines.
"Rest assured Mr.Haraka,that as an RN senior officer with some 3000 hours experience on fast jets I can assure you there is no cause for concern"
" Well as an Ex RAF Senior Technician with now some 20 years industry experience of participation in aircraft accident investigations, I can assure you that there is,"



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