Latest Future Brize 'hiccups'
I think the point is you do not close the only runway at an operational unit if you have a choice, instead hop somewhere else, in this instance it may not have been possible to hop anywhere else, as we are not aware of the facts, ie is it a simple case of operator error, or was there a system failure leaving the crew with no choice?
As for somewhere else to ditch it I guess Kemble can't be more than 5-10 mins from Brize?
As for somewhere else to ditch it I guess Kemble can't be more than 5-10 mins from Brize?
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Much better photo now posted!
FighterControl • Home to the Military Aviation Enthusiast • View topic - Brize black - C130 wheels-up.
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Does one not look out of ones control tower to check these things anymore?
(only if they were not already aware of course- btw that is not speculation, more of a question!)
(only if they were not already aware of course- btw that is not speculation, more of a question!)
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The Wizard, probably not, or more probably unsighted which is why in fast-jet or training bases they have a runway caravan.
I don't know BZN but the view of an approaching aircraft from a distant and tall visual control room is necessarily limited.
I don't know BZN but the view of an approaching aircraft from a distant and tall visual control room is necessarily limited.
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The Wizard, probably not, or more probably unsighted which is why in fast-jet or training bases they have a runway caravan.
I don't know BZN but the view of an approaching aircraft from a distant and tall visual control room is necessarily limited.
I don't know BZN but the view of an approaching aircraft from a distant and tall visual control room is necessarily limited.
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From what i understand from my man @ BZZ aircraft notified ATC of prob with U/C did two flybys for U/C check sent to loose a bit of gas then plonked it on centreline in a good orderly fashion...
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Probably a stupid question, but if there was a fault with the gear why black a runway away from the types MOB. Recovery/repair would surely be easer at home rather than driving 30 or 40 miles. Was fuel a problem perhaps? or was it just a c@ck up?
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Yes I know, hence the little sarcastic remark about the fireman
Matelo, the video is NOT of the Brize incident...It was just to show how well an Albert can take a belly landing
See, the plan to move Hercs to Lyneham is so bad, even the airframes are trying to sabotage it.
And the Fighter Control link doesn't seem to be working at the moment, so here's the BBC version:
BBC News - Hercules makes emergency landing at RAF Brize Norton
Although I take issue with "London / South"
And the Fighter Control link doesn't seem to be working at the moment, so here's the BBC version:
BBC News - Hercules makes emergency landing at RAF Brize Norton
Although I take issue with "London / South"
