RAF Shepherd Stroke Pilot
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RAF Shepherd Stroke Pilot
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From: California USA
Should Wing Cdr Paul Gerrard ever be in Southern California and desire a beer, he should contact me. Amazing. I've run no-gyro PARs and ASRs from my comfy ATC chair, but I pale in comparison. This was exemplary and you are indeed fortunate to have such talent and willingness to help in the RAF. I now remember why we call it "the service."
Well done.
Dave D
Well done.
Dave D
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From: Nanaimo (CAC8)
Just in case anyone else missed it (I did first time around), below the picture of a 182 on the BBC page, is an audio recording of the talk down by Wing Commander Gerrard.
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From: Norfolk UK
Wing Commander Gerrard was fantastic,and so was the stricken pilot,I listened to the playback and was amazed at how calm it seemed.
I really think the RAF pilot deserves some sort of official recognition for his action.
Thank goodness the civilian pilot was near airborne professional help when it happened,but what would happen to the majority of us if it happened near home?
My wife asked me and I said I hope it never happens,we are near RAF and USAF fighter and freighter bases but these aircraft would not be suitable, I suppose they could use a helicopter,as we have these nearby?
Lister
I really think the RAF pilot deserves some sort of official recognition for his action.
Thank goodness the civilian pilot was near airborne professional help when it happened,but what would happen to the majority of us if it happened near home?
My wife asked me and I said I hope it never happens,we are near RAF and USAF fighter and freighter bases but these aircraft would not be suitable, I suppose they could use a helicopter,as we have these nearby?
Lister
