Pinochet's Departure
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Pinochet's Departure
Circa 2000, I seem to recall a Chilean Military 707 making a smoky and heavy departure, seen on prime-time TV, from either Waddo or Doncaster International.
I've often pondered on the ground handling issues, and if there was a tech. stop en-route to Santiago.
I've often pondered on the ground handling issues, and if there was a tech. stop en-route to Santiago.
London santiago is circa 7250 miles..
wiki gives max 707range at circa 5750 miles
wiki gives max 707range at circa 5750 miles
Pinochet departed Waddington on 2nd March 2000, wrong-footing most of the press who had been waiting for him at Brize Norton, where his 707 had been waiting since the end of January. His departure was reportedly delayed to allow delivery of a last-minute gift to him from Margaret Thatcher.
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