Originally Posted by
John Eacott
A fairly reliable source advised me that the engine disintegrated, sending shrapnel up into the blades leading to a few bounces on landing.
Good job all round to put it down in one piece in the dark
Rumour confirmed then John. I was told yesterday that one of the engines ate its own compressor blades. Also they had guys on the ropes at the time of the "landing". Fantastic job by the crew. Hopefully the CoC will support the crew and not finger point/should have etc that is typical of the culture in the Aus Army Air Corps.