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Old 5th Jun 2010, 18:50
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seem to recall from those present that these big tanks were in three sections and that apparently the aft section of one tank was not empty so went off ramp and pitched up. Also recall that TP's eye's popped on ejection . First guy on scene was naval surgeon so all sorted . Forgotten his name but i think left navy to go test flying in states as a contractor for USN trials work a few years later. Remember this accident occurred whilst falklands conflict on and a lot of rushed urgent requirements were trialled in a hurry. Believe these tanks were leftovers from a hunter project ? but havent seen any pics of them on a hunter.
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