Originally Posted by
Mumbai Merlin
Cheap operator ...
Extremely poor management, lacking in awareness.
The visibility out of a B737 at best of times is limited. Add in a mix of smoke, and any other challenges of "fire attack" etc; .. simply ask the question.. Why were there not at least two observers in the cockpit; additional to the two flying pilots; both of the "eyes" would be fully qualified B737 pilot's.
I'm pleased the crew escaped with nothing more than a bruise or two from their seat belt.
But really ?? No observers ??
Speaking of visibility from a 737 cockpit, wouldn't it have made sense to retain the eyebrow windows in a tanker conversion?