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A Near Miss of Potentially Grave Proportions
Editorial note—this blog is more appropriate for seasoned aviators rather than the casual reader. My apologies; I promise to return to a more relaxed writing style tomorrow. ————————— This morning, a Lufthansa Airbus 340 with 286 passengers onboard almost collided … Continue reading →
Posted in Aviation, Aviation History, Flying, Life in General
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