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Old 1st May 2016, 12:24
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Beaucoup Movement
 
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I'm sure he meant April instead of March Mitchaa! easily done...

Special 25, I can't see the 225 flying again certainly not in the North Sea. Confidence is certainly at rock bottom & it took a long time for confidence to be built up again after the last accidents/controlled ditching's relating to gearbox issues in the North Sea (including L2) which wasn't that long ago as we all know. Far too many.

You just have to look back at the chinook crash in the late 80's just off Sumburgh. They were quickly taken out of service in the North Sea.

Talking of L2, I believe Bond have grounded them now too. Wise move.

After seeing that video of the rotor head assembly with blades spinning down to the ground certainly made me speechless. Very horrible & sad to see.

I feel for all the families involved & staff at CHC.. worrying times ahead
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