Was once cruising along in an A model C402 in IMC around 15,000' somewhere well north of Kerema (Gulf Province PNG) and was unaware that there were a few embedded CB's around. None were forecast either but I really had been in the Country long enough to had known better!
Only light turbulence, but then there was a brilliant flash just ahead and to the right of the A/C, followed about half a second later by an almighty
CRACK that was heard quite clearly, even over the engine sounds.
A rapid 90 degree turn to port ensued, and there was no further events!
Back on the ground at Port Morbid I made a beeline for the Club Dero and had
twopela strongdrink! Several, in fact.
Those were the days!!
