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Old 14th Jul 2006, 23:59
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Trevors cat
 
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Local Knowledge:

I happen to live very near where the accident happened, but t'wasn't there at the time. Have been speaking to a fireman who attended the scene though.

Also read in the local rag (Oxfords version of The Evening Standard) that the car involved was not hit by debris but spun off the road whilst being distracted by said aircraft coming over his bonnet at a disturbing speed. It is in the papers so it must be true. (In other words, THE PILOT DID NOT CAUSE ANY CASUALTIES <from my information>)

Also on a humourous note, a witness said that the aircraft was trying to land at Oxford Airport (Kidlington) but the runway was too short. Erm.... a Harrier? But He must know about aviation and what was going through the pilots mind because he was a witness.

Well done to the pilot for selflessly avoiding plenty of obstacles (woodstock, Kidlington and several other villages/houses/businesses). Respect.

Get Well soon RAF Hero.
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