Duxford Flying Legends 9th July

[P-51]

Originally Posted by Robotic Pope

No, everything was still on the plane, it just took a heavy whack up the arse. Unfortunatly looking at a Mustang cross section picture, that is right were the rudder and elevator cables travel on their way to the tail. Looking at the damage these cables would certainly been effected if not jammed completely. No way you could recover a spin. Quick thinking saved his life.

Exactly. It's like those moments in BoP when your tail gets slaughtered, making it hard to turn. Only he needs a new set of underwear and a bar of soap for his mouth

My Dad spoke to the Paramedic who attended, he works with him, and he was "shaken and hopping mad, wanting to know who hit him". Glad he's okay.