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Old 1st April 2006 | 12:32
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Glad to hear the system works....and all went well.

One question about part of the article which states:

The Norwegian chopper was able to lift most people, taking up to 18 people each time from the platform helideck as the fire burned about 200 feet below.

Oscar Charlie was able to take up to ten at a time due to being loaded with extra fuel for the flight home.
Why would OC have so much fuel during the operation? Not being critical...just curious what the situation was?

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