1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted September 9, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 9, 2009 Oooops definately not meant to happen. A choice had to be made, land or fly a circuit..... Quote
GreyKnight Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 ARGGHH!!! I click on your link, go to the Guardian website. It says the video is down below, so I scroll down and clink on the video and won't start, it says "Embedding disabled on request, go to YouTube to watch it". So I do go to YouTube only to get This video is private. I hope you don't think I'm having a pop at you Sid. p.s. Finally found a working link -> LAST FLIGHT OF THE VICTOR 2009 Quote
1. DDz Quorum Sid Posted September 9, 2009 Author 1. DDz Quorum Posted September 9, 2009 No idea, I click on it and it takes me to the article in the Daily mail.... Quote
GreyKnight Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Sorry, I meant Daily Mail. I just hate the way videos as innocuous as this, are simply unable to be viewed from a different country. Stupid copyright laws! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 9, 2009 2. Administrators Posted September 9, 2009 Argghh indeed. The pilot described this afterwards as the most frightening 10 seconds of his career. Co-pilot failed to close the throttles at VR. A go-round was considered but abandoned given that more than half the runway length was remaining. Touchdown on the grass too! This happened a few months back. Incredibile that it's only making it's way into the mainstream media now. Jabo Quote
Rattler Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Thank goodness that nothing serious occurred. Beautiful plane! Quote
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 9, 2009 2. Administrators Posted September 9, 2009 The Victor is truly a fantastic looking thing, especially when you consider it's about sixty years old! It's in the papers today because the CAA delivered their verdict on the incident yesterday - no-one blamed fortunately, first time I've agreed with that bunch in some time! Jabo Quote
Enforcer57 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I had no idea there was one still fying. I know the tankers were worth their weight in gold in the Gulf war. Love the V bombers. Quote
Tribunus Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Think about the level of training that the pilot had. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 I'm amazed at the bystanders at the side of the runway...watching away...not even flinching or looking concerned when it emergency lands/almost crashes down the runway. "tut tut Reginald...poor show that" "Quite, Alister. Quote
Oldtimer Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 bloody uptight Brits. Chill Brother, chill......... Quote
DD_Brando Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 I'm still not sure what us uptight Brits didn't do that would be considered normal in JP-land? Run about like headless chickens? Band together for a hearty rendition of "Nearer my god to thee"? Throw our sandwiches into the air? Please expound. Confused, of Teignmouth. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 sorry, that is why I edited it. It is meant to make light of the stoicism of Brits... Plane about to crash or abort...and they're just there...nothing in the world will faze them. no offense intended guys... Quote
DD_Brando Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 none taken bro, oh no no, not at all! (aside: Mark that chap's card, Carruthers - he's got the look of a troublemaker) Quote
Enforcer57 Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 Oh this is great US guys, our plan to get the Brits and Canucs to destroy each other is proceeding nicely. Then we can split up BG's kingdom and get all those neat air museums from the Brits. I got dibs on that neat garage Painless painted and this RAF flying rig. And I discovered that the Canadians DO have heads that bobble up and down when they talk. It's gotta be true;, I saw it on South Park. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 WTF? You mean I was being obnoxious solely because of Enforcer's insidious plan to steal our Commonwealth wealth? Curse you Carl, curse you! Quote
Oldtimer Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 bloody uptight Brits. I very much doubt that anybody took offense JP, the humour was pretty obvious even to (uptight?) Brits. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 right wing, bigoted opinionated? That's me...where do I sign up! Quote
Tribunus Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Enforcer's insidious plan to steal our Commonwealth wealth? I don't know that it's entirely fair to blame this all on Enforcer. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Actually, we in the west wanted to separate for those reasons...but it was to separate from BlairGowrieland...not Canada. Quote
DD_Brando Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 "...anonymous ranting letters to the right wing press, by self-opinionated bigots living in the more exclusive parts of our sceptered Isle. Quote
JensenPark Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 oh man...do you looked relaxed and enjoying life there... nice day, glass of wine, gorgeous view... near perfect methinks. Quote
Tribunus Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 ~S~ Brando Mate, that picture looks too good to be true. Quote
DD_Brando Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 A fine example of Photoship for you Quote
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