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Old 26th Mar 2009, 20:38
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pbk
 
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Had a conversation with a client about 15 yrs ago, he was ex aircrew, I was ex linie on hercs at Thorney and Lyneham. discussing life and times in the mob, turned out he was the Flight engineer on XV 181s unfortunate mishap. apparently, the aircraft was doing circuits and coming in with No4 shut down. After touchdown the aircraft started rolling to stbd. Fortunately for all concerned, the lower propellor blade of the feathered engine dug into the runway, client said that he believes that was the only thing that saved them.
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