Captain's Interview
TIMA9X, I concur. I was admitedly enjoying the "back and forth" in everyone trying to deal with "he-who-shall-not-be-named"s inane posts, when I too clicked that BBC link and watched the interview.
That did it for me - it quickly refoucused my thoughts on the stark "unknowns" the crew was faced with in those 35 short seconds. The courage, skill and professionalism of Captain Burkill is palpable on that interview.
Bravo to the two gents up front. Period.
NEW: I only now realized that CA PB himself was posting earlier!
Captain Burkill - again, Bravo. I'm quite speechless at the moment...I guess the only thing I can think to say is: if my own family are ever aboard a flight when an emergency such as you encountered that day occurs, I hope and pray that you and your FO would be the two up-front and flying.
All the best to you in the future, Sir.
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