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Old 1st Dec 2006, 11:47
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Originally Posted by bean
Exeter accident was actually Captain Geoff Whittaker not Bill.

He was ex Jersey Airlines/BUA(CI) & Aurigny.

He was commended in the accident report for getting the aircraft down without any serious injuries to anyone.
His name might have been Geoff but his nickname was Wild Bill! Yes he did well but wasnt it a fuel starvation problem, they hadnt uplifted enough fuel in Spain didnt the fuellers get most of the blame. Would like to know where you can read the accident report on that if anyone knows.
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