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Old 10th Feb 2007, 10:09
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Originally Posted by Semaphore Sam
Might a spirited, armed resistance of just one cockpit have saved one of the Towers...and its occupants?
I thought reinforced cockpit doors were supposed to do that? In an emergency situation wouldn't it be better for the pilots to concentrate on getting the aircraft on the ground for assistance, rather than leaving themselves vulnerable (armed or not) by opening the door?
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