Stupid stunt?
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From: Toronto
Fence not much of a barrier
Your average camping/climbing shop has all sorts of handy items for getting over the average airfield perimeter fence in next to no time.
Sensors are needed too.
Sensors are needed too.
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From: Epsom
I'll just add that the boys in blue, BAA 'yellow van man' and BAA security do come past frequently around the perimeter and that point. You're more likely to see a British Bobby at LHR than the average town centre on a Saturday afternoon.
I suppose its time to wait and see what the BAA management reaction is in the morning and coming week.
I suppose its time to wait and see what the BAA management reaction is in the morning and coming week.
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From: LHR/EGLL
Few Cloudy,
We were told by the aircraft that did the deed that it was a fox, and Checker didn't say otherwise when he went out to have a look and closed the runway until it was swept.
Must have been a very big fox then!
Gonzo.
We were told by the aircraft that did the deed that it was a fox, and Checker didn't say otherwise when he went out to have a look and closed the runway until it was swept.
Must have been a very big fox then!
Gonzo.
Moderate, Modest & Mild.
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From: The Global village
"Who's Helen Clarke?", you ask.
He's the Prime Minister of New Zealand - 2 tiny, sheep-infested islands that lie east of Australia.
But, Buster, whom would you get to do the job (of putting the posters up)?
He's the Prime Minister of New Zealand - 2 tiny, sheep-infested islands that lie east of Australia.
But, Buster, whom would you get to do the job (of putting the posters up)?
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From: behind the lens
I am staggered Gonzo - appreciate nothing to do with your modus operandi, but LHR Ops don't carry shovels & bin bags
What happens when you get birdstrikes and other debris on the surfaces - always wait for mechanical removal?
What happens when you get birdstrikes and other debris on the surfaces - always wait for mechanical removal?
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From: Surrey, UK
On another thread (concerning possible Manpad threats) somebody mentioned the advantages of encouraging spotters to be aware of security risks and making arrangements for them to contact security ops easily. I think this bears out the point, given that they were apparently able to video the incident. Why not put up a few motorway type emergency phones around the perimeter/publicise a direct phone no. for LHR Security? The downside is that it would attract !!!!!!!! calls, but that's trivial.
ex-Tanker
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From: Luton Beds UK
Vigilantes etc...
Well, the idea, or something like it is already being mooted in the States - here a bit of plaigarism from the Avweb:
MISSILE WATCH...
Last Wednesday, The Washington Post reported the existence of a task force created to assess the ground-based threat to air travel and try to prevent the use of shoulder-launched ground-to-air missiles that could theoretically be launched against airliners from beyond the airport security perimeter. While military technology might provide some of the answers, the task force appears focused on enlisting the help of ordinary citizens to prevent such attacks. "There's a wide-ranging, active discussion about this issue," said Transportation Department spokesman Chet Lunner. According to the Post, the committee was working on the threat even before last November's unsuccessful portable missile attack on an Israeli airliner in Kenya.
MISSILE WATCH...
Last Wednesday, The Washington Post reported the existence of a task force created to assess the ground-based threat to air travel and try to prevent the use of shoulder-launched ground-to-air missiles that could theoretically be launched against airliners from beyond the airport security perimeter. While military technology might provide some of the answers, the task force appears focused on enlisting the help of ordinary citizens to prevent such attacks. "There's a wide-ranging, active discussion about this issue," said Transportation Department spokesman Chet Lunner. According to the Post, the committee was working on the threat even before last November's unsuccessful portable missile attack on an Israeli airliner in Kenya.
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From: Strategic hamlet
This guy must have seen " Die another day " and tried to imitate 007 !
He's the Prime Minister of New Zealand - 2 tiny, sheep-infested islands that lie east of Australia.
Evertonian
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From: #3117# Ppruner of the Year Nominee 2005
Perhaps I could join the "task force" & use my laser pointer in a Son of Star Wars type missile defence???
Kaptin, SAS volunteers in full chemical warfare suits!
Kaptin, SAS volunteers in full chemical warfare suits!
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From: staines,uk
We as crew find it hard enough to get on our own plane,however two Eastern Europeans can get over the fence!! 
The good good news is that they obvisously found out our health service was'nt as good as they thought and decided to leave,let's hope they pass on the message to all their friends in Songat(don't know if that's the spelling!!).
NJR.
The good good news is that they obvisously found out our health service was'nt as good as they thought and decided to leave,let's hope they pass on the message to all their friends in Songat(don't know if that's the spelling!!).
NJR.
Last edited by PPRuNe Towers; 22nd January 2003 at 09:56.