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G-BWFC

December 14, 2021

Thanks to our patron Will for recommending this episode!

Photo Sources:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fdb9e5274a13140008f1/2-1988_G-BWFC_Append.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_British_International_Helicopters_Chinook_crash

http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/Final_Descent/Final_Descent.html

Research Source:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fdb840f0b61342000861/2-1988_G-BWFC.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fdb9e5274a13140008f1/2-1988_G-BWFC_Append.pdf

Related Epsiodes:

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_British...
In Mechanical Failures Tags Chinook Helicopter, Helicopter, North Sea, Loss of tail rotor, Fatigue, G-BWFC
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