Virgin 340 returns to LHR

[corsa]

Time 2220 pm

Just seen the track of the Virgin 25B

Virgin airbus 340 G- WWKD  flight VIR  25B  squawking 6325, turned back from over the Atlantic and returned to LHR, landing at 2234

Reason unknown...........

[Graham Bell]

Apparently a laser intrusion incident,when and where is unclear.
Regards
G.B.

[mhm]

Virgin Atlantic flight back in UK after 'laser incident'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35575861

[Anmer]

FR24 places VIR25 just south of Theale at around 8,000ft,

Must have been a powerful laser to pinpoint the co-pilot at that altitude and at night.

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[birdie]

FR24 places VIR25 just south of Theale at around 8,000ft,

Must have been a powerful laser to pinpoint the co-pilot at that altitude and at night.

If and when the culprit is caught and found guilty - he should be punished by using the same laser beamed into his eyes for 30 seconds.

[mhm]

They are not basic lasers. The ones on bay are industrial and very powerful. Cheap as well, Punishment should be 10 years hard labour if caught and put before a court.

[corsa]

I couldn't agree more with you Mike, I think it's appalling that these units are being sold without a licence.

Tom