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Forum: Military Aviation

12th Oct 2021, 17:40

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RAF VC10 accident in October 1984

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Posted By kit344

The passengers were all of the ground crew, and...

The passengers were all of the ground crew, and several aircrew, from 41 Jaguar Squadron.
I was an avionics technician at the time.
Several members of the ground crew, including myself were also...

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Oct 2021, 17:29

Replies: 37

RAF VC10 accident in October 1984

Views: 14,620

Posted By kit344

One of the engines lost most of it's turbine and...

One of the engines lost most of it's turbine and fan blades onto the runway, there was some damage to the adjacent engine, which was shut down in the air.
I was told that the co pilot attempted to...

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Oct 2021, 16:11

Replies: 37

RAF VC10 accident in October 1984

Views: 14,620

Posted By kit344

RAF VC10 accident in October 1984

On 10 October 1984, an RAF VC10 suffered a major engine failure on takeoff from Decimomannu.
I am certain of the date because I was a passenger. The accident occurred 2 days before the Brighton...

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