Herc in heavy landing in 'Stan?
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Oops - It must have been a spectular landing to have Cat 5'd a Mk1!
That said, I'm suprised some of my attempts at landing didn't damage the ac!
Joking aside, I'm really glad everyone got out ok - well done to all.
That said, I'm suprised some of my attempts at landing didn't damage the ac!
Joking aside, I'm really glad everyone got out ok - well done to all.
The landing may not have Cat 5'd the frame, it is just that no work could be carried out to check for any damage.
At least they got some spares off the frame this time.
At least they got some spares off the frame this time.
Still everyone out of it ok
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You are right, sorry. However, I was not trying to make too light of this incident but that the most important thing is that there are no funerals at Lyneham this week.
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The job in the sandbox is inherently very risky and there but for the grace of God.......etc.
Hope all the EPA worked well.
Flip
You are right, sorry. However, I was not trying to make too light of this incident but that the most important thing is that there are no funerals at Lyneham this week.
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The job in the sandbox is inherently very risky and there but for the grace of God.......etc.
Hope all the EPA worked well.
Flip
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As I sit on my sunbed drinking cocktails I raise my glass to a happy ending and a fine herc!
I am but a few miles from Hickham AFB and in the last few days have seen more hercs than the RAF has left. By my reckoning we have now lost 10% of the fleet?
Something is going to have to give soon. Glad all are safe.
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TG
I am but a few miles from Hickham AFB and in the last few days have seen more hercs than the RAF has left. By my reckoning we have now lost 10% of the fleet?
Something is going to have to give soon. Glad all are safe.
Regards
TG
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Well, lets put it this way, I wouldnt mind betting a fair few crack dens and mud huts in Afghanistan are sporting the latest in cammed-up aircraft aluminium roofs!
Can anyone confirm or deny the following?
1) 205 was the 47 Sqn Print?
2) The RAF now has more Mk1 Spitfires than Mk 1 Hercs?
Can anyone confirm or deny the following?
1) 205 was the 47 Sqn Print?
2) The RAF now has more Mk1 Spitfires than Mk 1 Hercs?
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1312Flt (Stanley) Memorial Flight
Now there's a thought! Wouldn't have worked anyway - short of a few tankers! Pity......
Sad to see the old girl go but heartened that all onboard OK (good testimonial to the build)!
Sad to see the old girl go but heartened that all onboard OK (good testimonial to the build)!