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Old 16th March 2001 | 19:53
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F/O Goon
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I got struck by lighning a few months ago.

Felt like someone had hit us under the nose (under the feet!!) with a large plank of wood!

Made a large bang and the pax saw a flash.

We were very surprised (under statement!!) because the cloud was a very harmless looking Cu- we didn't even have the weather radar on!!

No damage whatsoever noticed by us. Very thorough going over by engineers (apparently our trim systems - particularly ailerons - are susceptible to damage) and no damage spotted by them either. Small exit mark.. about 1/4 inch under nose and no entry mark.

Both ADFs (fine at the time) died about a week later...... hmmmmmmm..... dunno about that!!

The Capt I was flying with has since been struck again..... electric personality!!!



[This message has been edited by F/O Goon (edited 16 March 2001).]