I have just seen on BBC News 24 an F111 belly landing.
I didn’t catch it all, and there is nothing on their website at present. However, the pilot was awarded a ripple of applause for the extremely high level of airmanship shown.
Apparently a wheel “fell off” during take-off, and the news said that the “entire fleet” has been grounded until more is known about the incident.
Do many countries still use this aircraft?
Edit: I did initially think this took place at RIAT, but I can now see that I was wrong on that score.
By: RobAnt - 18th July 2006 at 14:07
Wasn’t at RIAT – unless they flew from Brisbane – my post contained link to news item…….
Yep, our posts crossed, as did your post above, and my correction.
:p 😉 😀
By: Bob - 18th July 2006 at 14:06
Wasn’t at RIAT – unless they flew from Brisbane – my post contained link to news item…….
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July 18, 2006 at 2:03 pm