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RAF Jet Got a Wee Bit Too Close to Landing Plane

Started by Anmer, February 09, 2012, 05:17:01 PM

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Anmer

The pilot of a passenger plane told an air traffic controller that an RAF jet had "got a wee bit too close" as he approached Stornoway Airport.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-16961034
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Graham Bell

Giving that the Tornado was one and a half miles away travelling at 540 mph I am tempted to suggest that "a wee bit too close" is a bit of an understatememt :o
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G.B.

Anmer

About 7 seconds away, less if on a converging heading!  :-\
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