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Old 22nd Jul 2007, 19:33
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lj101
 
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Planned nightstop for 4 x Harriers. Parking brakes were applied but handling agent failed to chock the aircraft as requested and promised.
A few short hours later one of the jets began to slowly roll backwards and the poor maltese soldier guarding the jets made frantic calls for help as it began its adventure down a slight incline. Crunch.
Handling agents arrive
Rest of the aircraft chocked
4 Harrier pilots arrive hoping its not the one they signed for in the grass.
3 'glad it wasn't my jet' Harrier pilots fly home.
Within 8 hours the Jet had been assessed for damaged and is now awaiting spares.
End of story
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