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Old 29th Nov 2021, 02:15
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The 1984 incident at RAF Bruggen - when a WE177 nuclear weapon - in a transit container because it was being moved between a C-130K and the SSA - fell off a Type SA Trolley being towed by a Land Rover because it was not restrained - was a prime example of correct procedures not being followed - not just on the day in question but going back years.
Prime example of not supplying the proper kit in the required quantities to do the job even when requested in writing, believe me handling of them was taken seriously by all involved and a lot of short notice postings occurred. It was surprising how quickly it was sorted with very few knowing what had happened, we did on the Sqns, but bar that it was known by a few others involved with them day to day and no one else.
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