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Old 16th May 2009, 12:54
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Eric T Cartman
 
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jonwilly, you wrote "Memory says that G-BOOV the Liverpool Polis Heli had a Contract placed on it by Scouse Hoods and I think it was firebombed but time does dim the braincells.
Mighty Gem should be able to confirm.
john"

You are correct - was late 80's or early 90's - jayteeto may recall ( JC was the SPLOT at the time I think, with the 2 Dave's on his crew ). I can't remember whether they came in through the old north airfield or through the GPO gate , but they got to G-OV where it used to park in the NE corner of the apron. Luckily, they weren't too smart & the bottle bouced off & ignited on the ground - no serious damage. Dunno if they were ever caught. I do know it was something of a shock to the Tower ATCO at the time ! (not me btw)
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