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Does Virgin 073 have a problem?

Old 24th Aug 2012, 14:39
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Does Virgin 073 have a problem?

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Old 24th Aug 2012, 14:48
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The fact it's Squawking 7700 and appears to flying around in circles (presumably to dump fuel) would indicate that you may well be right!

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Old 24th Aug 2012, 14:51
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Looks hijacked
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Old 24th Aug 2012, 14:52
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Minor tech problem, perhaps flaps

Virgin confirmed a minor technical problem. Flight is going to Gatwick.

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Old 24th Aug 2012, 15:04
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Its gone to Gatwick.
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Old 24th Aug 2012, 15:40
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An hour ago, two fighter jets roared over my house in Kent, heading north-west. Very unusual outside Biggin Hill Air Show. Anything to do with the 7700, I wonder?
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I very much doubt it.
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Old 24th Aug 2012, 16:19
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Off thread a little, but last night's VS601 LHR-JNB due out at 2030 Thursday
finally shipped out at 0930 this morning....ouch !
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