For those who have any relevant expertise, it was a red beam, not a green one. It was indeed reported as and when it happened. The pictures we got show its ground position (which wasn't Legoland as far as I can see), and will hopefully help those in the know to estimate its power and provenance.
As was reported in the news, the FO did receive retinal damage from what appeared to be a 'lucky' passing sweep, but it's not permanent and will heal fully. There was no visual impairment during the flight, but there was no way of knowing (for me) that that would continue to be the case.. The symptoms were slow in making themselves apparent. That's about all I'm prepared to say for now.
Thanks for the update, we really appreciate it! Great news about the FO's healing prospects.
For the terminally pedantic, yes, I admit my Pan call was incorrectly phrased!
As you know, endless debates about proper R/T procedures and how to do practice PAN's are classic PPRuNe topics from the 'old' days. It's a cultural thing I would say.
