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Old 5th May 2016, 14:42
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Sea Prince pilot was Cdr David Dunbar-Dempsey. He was flying solo.


JP T5 was being flown by Flt Lt Elwyn Bell (QFI) and Plt Off Bruce Blackett. Flt Lt Bell was ex 110 Sqn


Speculation was that the Sea Prince pilot's ability to look out was compromised by the design of its cockpit and by not having a second pilot/nav to assist with looking outside particularly to the right.


I have no further details and the mid-air could just as easily have occurred in IMC which would make the lookout point above irrelevant. Either way, a very sad (and not so rare) occurrence. RIP to all.


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