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. |
London santiago is circa 7250 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.
On This Day |
Here's an interesting synopsis of how the General's departure was conducted.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile...blication_list |
One of best headlines done by the Daily Mirror some years ago was 'dictator meets General Pinochet'. Just goes to show want an abnoxious person Thatcher was.
|
Perhaps it flew via Ascension Island and then on to Santiago ?
|
Originally Posted by SpringHeeledJack
(Post 10296606)
Perhaps it flew via Ascension Island and then on to Santiago ?
Edit: No, it did indeed route via Wideawake. |
Thanks, all.
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 16:29. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.