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Jim Rutland

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June 4, 2008 at 9:19 pm in reply to: Vulcan Crash on Anglesey? #1240170

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The twin wheels on each axle seems to point to the crash being a Vickers Varsity

June 4, 2008 at 8:46 pm in reply to: Vulcan 607 – An awesome book! #1240196

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Sqn Ldr Neil McDougall had the probe problem on XM597, after a SEAD mission – diversion was to Rio de Janerio rather than Uruguay, though. Required a rather impressive bit of flying to get the Vulcan in to land safely (Neil McDougall was awarded a DFC as a result).

I heard that Neil McDougall was partial to a good cup of Brazilian Coffee and this was the reason for the diversion

June 4, 2008 at 8:45 pm in reply to: Vulcan 607 – An awesome book! #1240197

Jim Rutland
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Sqn Ldr Neil McDougall had the probe problem on XM597, after a SEAD mission – diversion was to Rio de Janerio rather than Uruguay, though. Required a rather impressive bit of flying to get the Vulcan in to land safely (Neil McDougall was awarded a DFC as a result).

I heard that Neil McDougall was partial to a good cup of Brazilian Coffee and this was the reason for the divesion

June 4, 2008 at 8:04 pm in reply to: What Type Of Aircraft Did You First Fly In? #1240222

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Bristol Britania from RAF Lyneham to RAF Middleton St George via RAF Aldergrove
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