Mustang bent but OK in UK

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RyanShort1

Mustang bent but OK in UK

Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:06 pm

http://forums.airshows.co.uk/cgi-bin/ukarboard/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=1;t=51236

Saw this on Flypast...

Ryan
Jack Cook
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???

Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:34 pm

Sad thing to happen to a combat vet!
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Capt Ray Littge and "Miss Helen" s/n 44-72216 HO+M
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richkolasa
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:56 pm

It looks and sounds to me that the pilot did a masterful job of keeping his/her composure and saving that airplane from a possible disaster.

Rich
Robbie Roberts
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:02 pm

And the A/C did fine job of keeping her pilot alive! Poor aircraft, but looks repairable- hopefully he didn't overstress the wing in the mounting area...

Robbie
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