By: Skybolt - 12th August 2005 at 00:39
It was indeed Chris that was seriously injured in the accident at Swanton Morley while being flown by a local MEP named, I recall, Howell whose aerobatic prowess was indubitably vastly less than he thought. I think he has now disappeared from the aviation and political scene but Chris is as enthusiastic an aviation person as ever. His management of the UK’s smallest international airport at Northrepps is beyond reproach however his sartorial elegance when on duty often leaves a little to be desired. No doubt his dad, Anthony, takes him to task occasionally. Hope the both the farming and flying season goes well with you Chris.
Cheers,
Trapper 69
By: Nighthawk - 10th August 2005 at 20:44
Somebody correct me if I’m wrong, but ISTR that Chris Gurney, proprietor of Cromer ‘International’ Airstrip was injured in the first crash of G-BINH at Swanton Morley.
How freaky is this, same name and both into aviation 😮
Chris Gurney aka nighthawk
By: Colin Wingrave - 25th July 2005 at 17:53
Thank you guys, info much appreciated. I wonder if anyone has a picture?
By: Ewan Hoozarmy - 24th July 2005 at 22:59
Somebody correct me if I’m wrong, but ISTR that Chris Gurney, proprietor of Cromer ‘International’ Airstrip was injured in the first crash of G-BINH at Swanton Morley.
By: Tony Woods - 24th July 2005 at 14:35
An earlier incident to G-BINH – Spun off the top of a roll whilst doing low level aerobatics at Swanton Morley on 10.4.81. The aircraft was badly damaged in the subsequent crash and the two persons on board suffered major injuries. Evidently rebuilt and flying by 1984.
By: DBW - 24th July 2005 at 14:32
Was rebuilt at Arrow Air Centre from cache of Tiger Moth remains recovered from India. First one rebuilt, leased to Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club but crashed whilst performing slow roll very low over Swanton Morley. Rebuilt again at Shipdham but crashed on take off.
By: Papa Lima - 24th July 2005 at 14:25
Beat me to it, Tony!
By: Papa Lima - 24th July 2005 at 14:25
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Aircraft/Serials/VintageTrainers.htm
According to this source, Indian Air Force HU-488, later VT-DOW then G-BINH and crashed.
By: Tony Woods - 24th July 2005 at 14:21
G-BINH c/n 17371 ex VT-DOW, HU-488. Lost power on take-off at Shipdham on 19-6-84. Struck wire fence and overturned, damaging the wings. Rebuild planned at that time. Was owned by Arrow Air Services Ltd.
By: Moggy C - 24th July 2005 at 14:08
Registration: G-BINH
First Reg. Date: 09/02/1981
Status: De-registered
De-Reg. Date: 22/11/1991
Reason: Permanently withdrawn from use
Moggy, via the CAA database
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