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G-ASHG 50 Yrs Ago Today

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Today marked 50 years since prototype BAC One-Eleven G-ASHG crashed after entering a super-stall during flight test killing all 7 crew members. RIP

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-24608183

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Sad indeed...They could have at least got the registration right...it says G-ASGH on the plaque. :doh:
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Says G-ASGH on the memorial. Oh dear :doh:
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Snap! :guinn:
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I was in the Weybridge TSR2 Design office at that time - we were all stunned with the news.
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I didn't notice that!

Mike Lithgow wasn't Chief Test Pilot either, Jock Bryce was.

Jock was due to fly that test but was called to a high powered meeting by Sir George Edwards at Weybridge to try and work out how they had lost the Trans-Canada Airlines 1-11 order to the DC9. BAC thought is was a certainty as TCA already operating the Viscount & Vanguard.

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NigelC wrote:Snap! :guinn:
Nothing gets past us eh Nigel!!! :lol:
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