I was fascinated to learn that way back in Aden, the RCT/REME used to clear desert strips for the Beverley by driving a Ferret armoured car up and down the strip. The thinking was that it was better to lose a ferret rather than an aircraft - though I am not sure it would be politically acceptable these days. However, the principle still remains that land mines have been used before to 'down' ac. Anyone know the current SOPs for Landing Zone Safety Officers for such clearances - or have we collectively forgotten the lessons of history??
Flipster