Oh dear!
Brian,
Yes I agree I've seen the photo's to that Asia carrier!
As you pointed out they did have the fan strapped down! with fri*****g Freight straps, the old mechanical latching type often seen holding down freight on the backs of lorries I kid you not!
I will try and find the photographs I have and shall we narrow it down? they were Chinese!
Even the Chinese authorities didn't support this little antic and the aircraft and the company were hauled over the coals!
No doubt they're all packing tea or tanning leather in one of the state prisons now!
However! this comment was a little contradictory!
As SLF and not knowing 747 capabilities, on the basis of the above FAR seems they did OK to me. ie thumbs up
if you read the extract you posted it says:
land as appropriate 'As soon as possible' at the nearest airport!
Not continue on across the Atlantic or any other pond for that matter!
As a fare paying passenger and 28 yrs in the industry I would be horrified if you guys weren't being a little more proffesional in your approach to emergencys and technical problems!
This is term'd as press on itus!