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Old 23rd Aug 2011, 09:06
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Madbob
 
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One-eyed pilots in the RAF

There have been several cases of pilots who had lost the sight of one eye continuing to fly albeit as part of the crew of a multi-piloted ac, both as captains as well as co-pilots.

One was Bill A*****r a Herc captain of note who came very close to having to ditch in the south atlantic off Ascension. Bill ISTR lost his eye due to a birdstrike whilst flying a Hunter but I stand to be corrected, it was a long time ago....

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