Aircraft

Diaphone Jim · 03-21-2019, 02:24 PM

Even though it is a re-creation of an old event, that is an exciting video.
It does make you wonder about the mysterious recent air freight flight that went down.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-22-2019, 12:19 AM

Yeah, I had closed captioning on and a couple times I had a WTF moment and had to back it up.

Gravdigr · 03-25-2019, 12:50 PM

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Carruthers · 03-25-2019, 01:57 PM

Now, THAT is an aircraft.

It's the Handley Page Victor which was one of the three 'V Bombers' in service with the RAF during the Cold War.
It went on to be an air-to-air refuelling aircraft and I believe that there was a photo reconnaissance version as well.

In 2009 a preserved Victor was shown at its base at Bruntingthorpe.
It wasn't approved for flying but it was OK to do a high speed run.
Unfortunately, things went slightly wrong and the aircraft became airborne.
Thankfully no-one was hurt and no damage was done but it was a worrying couple of minutes.
The pilot gives an account of the incident in the second video.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-25-2019, 05:01 PM

You buying that story?

Carruthers · 03-26-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

You buying that story?

This sheds a bit more light on events...

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The co-pilot, an engineer who works on the upkeep of the grounded bomber, was drafted in to control the throttle for the air show.

The CAA - which launched an investigation because neither Mr Prothero or the co-pilot are officially licensed to fly - confirmed that it will not take legal action.

Ian Weston, head of enforcement, said: ''The aircraft took off because the engineer did not shut down the engines when told to do so by the pilot.

The pilot attempted to shut the engines down but the aircraft lifted off.

''The problem arose as a result of the engineer 'freezing' at a time of high stress.

This is a recognised state of mind which can affect certain individuals.''

Nobody was hurt and no damage was done so the Air Accidents Investigation Branch was not interested and, as above, the CAA decided not to pursue the matter.

However, I'd bet a fiver on neither individual being asked to conduct subsequent displays.

Link

www.victorxm715.co.uk/

Gravdigr · 03-26-2019, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Carruthers

Now, THAT is an aircraft.

I find it sinister-looking.

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03-25-2019, 01:57 PM	#4
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Now, THAT is an aircraft. It's the Handley Page Victor which was one of the three 'V Bombers' in service with the RAF during the Cold War. It went on to be an air-to-air refuelling aircraft and I believe that there was a photo reconnaissance version as well. In 2009 a preserved Victor was shown at its base at Bruntingthorpe. It wasn't approved for flying but it was OK to do a high speed run. Unfortunately, things went slightly wrong and the aircraft became airborne. Thankfully no-one was hurt and no damage was done but it was a worrying couple of minutes. The pilot gives an account of the incident in the second video. __________________

03-25-2019, 05:01 PM	#5
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03-21-2019, 02:24 PM	#1
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Even though it is a re-creation of an old event, that is an exciting video. It does make you wonder about the mysterious recent air freight flight that went down.

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