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Old 24th Oct 2011, 06:27
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two green one prayer
 
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Space debris. The answer.

An uncle of mine who survived a tour in bomber command had some advice that might be relevant in the present situation. One night he was peacefully flying across Germany and minding his own business when tracer from a night fighter started overtaking him. Disregarding the clear warning that trying to flick roll a Lancaster full of bombs would break the wings off he did exactly that. Emboldened by the presence of two seemingly intact wings he decided to also ignore the warning that vertical dives at full power would also be harmful to his aeroplane. This got rid of the night fighter and he was able to complete the sortie.
So there you are, modern pilots in your electronic aluminium tubes. Flick roll. TOGA and pull out gently when the debris has passed.
My respects to a very gallant gentleman who made the war seen like fun to a ten year old.
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