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Post by shorty on Jun 25, 2008 21:38:36 GMT 12
It's my guess that those words were spoken to P/O Cam (Carr?) on 30-9-44 when he landed after flying NZ 1247 back from the Rakaia low flying area with this unauthorised mod on his port wing.   These are just two of many photos that I rescued from a rubbish bin so I guess they should be credited to the RNZAF Museum. I'll post some more of other "oops" moments at a later date. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2008 22:02:31 GMT 12
Yikes, that looks like one lucky pilot to get back to the station. Great photos Shorty, thanks for sharing them.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jun 25, 2008 22:53:26 GMT 12
Lucky crew, lucky Oxford. That's quite substantial damage.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 25, 2008 22:59:37 GMT 12
I wonder what became of the pilot, and if he even finished his course. I guess when we hear the words low flying area we automatically think 'uh-oh, hi-jinks caused this" but it would be interesting to know the real circumstances.
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Post by corsair67 on Jun 26, 2008 11:07:32 GMT 12
Those Canterbury Nor-westers can really blow some big rocks around; and you wouldn't want to hit those in an aeroplane! ;D
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 26, 2008 12:59:10 GMT 12
Perhaps he struck another aircraft?
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