The Hop!!
Glad to say that mega laundry bill was not required but close - just a strong scotch thanks to the management!!
The effect of the cross wind is quite extraordinary - it must have been one hell of a gust when you see how far the aircraft was blown to the left of the centre - line in just a second or two.
The guy in the right hand was a volunteer engineer who helps maintain the aircraft - he was never in the RAF I think. That said he is someone who devotes a lot of time and energy to helping maintain 715 - one of the best. I had no doubts about his ability to respond to the limited duties in the right hand seat on that day. He was not a gash hand, and he cannot explain why he did not respond to my calls.
Canberra comment? Well true but we have limited towing and ground crew at Bruntingthorpe. They did their best.
Bob