BN Centre Comms
Someone mentioned in an earlier post that there seemed to be sounds of a surging engine in the background on the centre recording. There certainly is a similar sound but it seems a little regular to be a surging engine; maybe some sort of alarm? Is it recognisable to anyone familar with a Mojave?
On a broader note, I have to admit that having operated out of BK for almost 20 years, my greatest fear has been losing the donk over suburbia. The only choices are ****ty ones. In this case, if you headed back to BK thinking you had one you could rely on (and this is a reasonable assumption), then when number 2 went over the 'burbs you would have very few options left. It is very easy to be wise in hindsight, but he would have been in a very lonely position right then. That he maintained his professionalism and dignity is truly incredible.
Having said all that, Andrew and Kathy obviously had a lot of friends here and to them and their families, my sincerest condolences.