January 26th 1991 (it is seared into my memory!!)
Late evening departure from HKG (Kai Tak, Hong Kong) in the normal route which was out over Victoria Harbour and to the open sea.
BA 747-400
Lower desk, in Club on the Starboard side, by the window with a view out in front of the wing.
Just after we had rotated, there was a very loud
BANG from the direction of the N0 3 engine
The aircraft shuddered and seemed to falter for a moment and then continued to climb away as if nothing had happened.
Two rather worried bunnies holding hands tightly!!
I have never experienced anything like before or since. For which I am very glad!
If anyone could make a suggestion as to what it was, I would be very interested to hear. Like too much Hong Kong soy sauce in the fuel mix
