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Old 25th Jun 2012, 14:08
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Coming into LHR over London just turning towards final approach our BA 767 lurched and shuddered seevrely but immediately recovered. A moment later the BA captain speaking voice says -'Sorry about that-if you have ever heard the term wake turbulence thats what it feels like'

Like hitting a substantial speedbump rather too fast -very noticeable but not very scary in a 76'. But I understand how it could be a real danger to a small bizjet or simialr mixing it with the widebodies which certainly happens at some airports , but then thats what separation is for right?

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