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Old 11th Sep 2017, 17:30
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Cazalet33
 
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T3 aquaplaned on landing, May 22nd 1978.
I saw that one happen.

In those days the passenger terminal gave a pretty full view of the runway. As the Trident landed there was a loud gasp and much muttering of "no way!" etc from the assembled pax. It was obvious to everyone that that by the t/d point there was zero chance of a successful outcome. Well before t/d there were several saying out loud things to the effect of "that's **** ed it!".

I was standing chatting with Tom P, who wryly said "I hope the bugger doesn't ask us (Beacopters) for a transfer".
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