Originally Posted by
DaveUnwin
Hi Treaders, back still giving me grief - thanks for asking. That huge prop was a massive airbrake so speed was 140kt in the glide, hit the ground at around 130 and were still travelling quite fast when we hit the tree. Character-building stuff. Eskil did a great job. Hope the crew of VX281 are OK. Based on experience, I have to say that landing out in a Sea Fury has little to commend it.
Very sorry to hear about your back, Dave - I have some self inflicted problems that make their presence felt from time to time - my sympathies! I must say, if I'd been in the back seat my underwear would have been a casualty too.
Update from Navy Wings:
https://navywings.org.uk/sea-fury-t-20-update/