Chinook overhead just now reminded me of this.
Posted on the 5th on RAF Odiham's Twitter Feed
*Important Safety Announcement*
Being in close proximity to Chinooks operating in confined areas places you and the crews at increased risk from downwash related incidents.
Recently an individual came dangerously close to an aircraft whilst attempting to retrieve a personal item that had been dislodged by downwash.
These situations can hamper our operational training objectives, as the crews are reluctant to take off if bystanders are at risk for downwash debris. Please be safe when observing our aircraft out and about, and always remain a safe distance away from the landing zone.
5 Dec
Recently an individual came dangerously close to an aircraft whilst attempting to retrieve a personal item that had been dislodged by downwash.
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5 Dec
These situations can hamper our operational training objectives, as the crews are reluctant to take off if bystanders are at risk for downwash debris.
Please be safe when observing our aircraft out and about, and always remain a safe distance away from the landing zone.
And the classic response. (From a person whi is ex-Army and a RW pilot)
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Replying to
@RAF_Odiham
Alternatively, if there are people potentially at risk, how about landing somewhere else?
9:37 pm · 5 Dec 2022
Which prompts me to ask if there are any amusing stories of members of the public interupting operational flying in an attempt to get on the Darwin Awards long list?