In the British aviation magazine "Pilot" (November 1998) there was a story originally called "Do you believe in Gremlins?" The title was later changed to "Gremlins"in the magazine.
It was about an incident recounted by an RAAF Lincoln pilot who experienced the feathering of all four propellers by the press of a single feathering button. Fortunately this occurred on the ground and was initially discovered by an airman engaged in engine runs after an inspection.
It turned out that the RAF had lost several Lancasters during the war when all engines feathered following the shutting down of one engine.
Back copies of the article were available by ringing Pilot magazine at 0171-498-2506. Email:
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I can vouch for the accuracy of the story. I was the pilot!