WWII Catalina in festival crash
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WWII Catalina in festival crash
'crash' still a buzz word with the media!
BBC News - WWII Catalina in Fermanagh Seaplane Festival accident
BBC News - WWII Catalina in Fermanagh Seaplane Festival accident
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"Steel rope supporting a mast" is called "a stay" which is why a sail attached to the stay is called a staysail.
The art of flying is one thing. Then when you land the critter on aqueous fluid, it becomes a boat. (can't help mentioning my seaplane rating here!) So it is handy to be familiar with both disciplines.
Very old pilot friend of mine was taken on to be crew on a Catalina, back in the 40's. On his first day he lowered the anchor on command but forgot to attach the anchor cable to the Catalina.....
The art of flying is one thing. Then when you land the critter on aqueous fluid, it becomes a boat. (can't help mentioning my seaplane rating here!) So it is handy to be familiar with both disciplines.
Very old pilot friend of mine was taken on to be crew on a Catalina, back in the 40's. On his first day he lowered the anchor on command but forgot to attach the anchor cable to the Catalina.....
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"Steel rope supporting a mast" is called "a stay" which is why a sail attached to the stay is called a staysail.
