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Old 1st Oct 2012, 09:38
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205 Sqn Shackletons had at least a couple of visits to Vietnam in 70/71. One after an engine failure off the coast whilst in transit between HK and Changi and diversion to Phan Rang, where the crew were 'looked after' by 2 Sqn RAAF then flying Canberrras, and did a number of 'interesting' things whilst waiting for a new engine. Another went into Saigon - Tan Son Nhut - for much the same problem IIRC - but the crew were strictly monitored. However, we didn't 'serve' there.

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