Emergency Landing at La Rochelle

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5th Aug 2009, 13:21

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Emergency Landing at La Rochelle

Just heard from neighbours seeing friends off at La Rochelle yesterday that there was a major emergency involving a French military aircraft, reportedly a "twin engine, medium sized aircraft" (Transall?). All resolved safely, but lots of smoke, and many military personnel rushing about. Nearly delayed the Easyjet departure!! Anyone know anything?

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Something to do with the wine chiller, I heard.

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...couldn't find reverse??

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Aha,so the Baron that had a `wheels-up` on the runway there was just a `sharpener` for the fire-crews ! That was last Friday afternoon,and it did delay the Ryanair departure somewhat.Moving further SE to Bordeaux-Bergerac the following day,another Ryanscare was somewhat delayed on it`s evening departure when there was an apparent total airfield power failure,following a big thunderstorm...!!