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Old 20th Oct 2023, 22:25
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ericferret
 
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Originally Posted by ericferret
Looking at G-INFO it reveals that one of our squadron Gazelles from 1975 is still flying G-CGJX, XW892.
Also still flying G-CIEY XW851. This was a demonstration and trials squadron aircraft.
This aircraft sticks in my mind as we found a serious defect with the cyclic flying controls in 1976 while on a major inspection.
This was probably the true cause of the fatal accident to XW850 in 1973 which was attributed to jack stall.
Hi 76fan

Apologies for delay in replying to your P.M. I have now responded.

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