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Old 9th Jul 2013, 22:34
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Just watched it and thought it was a very moving piece of film. I work offshore as does my father and girlfriend. I have recorded it for my other half but am not sure if she should watch it. Pretty horrific stuff.

My last tour in the RAF had me working alongside one of the winchmen who were there that night. My first line of work offshore had me working alongside a Piper survivor. I only found out years later while reading the book, "Fire in the Night" when I was shocked to see his name alongside the name of the previous incarnation of our company. He never mentioned once that he had been there.

I just hope it never happens again. My workplace these days is a Radio Room and listening to the calls put out that night made the hair on the back of the neck stand up.
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