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l.garey
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For information: I got the report on this from the source Ross suggested. Very interesting stuff. Engine fire, 4 crew jumped leaving (he thought) only the pilot on board, but at the exit hatch he meets his photographer: seeing the fire was all but out they went back to the cockpit and landed on the beach. Very little damage, and all the crew safe, but the remote situation and tide ended by the aircraft being written off. I am writing it up, with pictures, and will post details later. Thanks again Ross.