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1972 (1) The pilot, Flt Lt Bob Turner, runs through the final briefing points for the lift with his crew
(1) The pilot, Flt Lt Bob Turner, runs through the final briefing points for the lift with his crew

1972 (2) Positioning the aircraft over the load for pick-up.
(2)  Positioning the aircraft over the load for pick-up.

1972 (3) Wessex XT605 over Murray Building
(3) Wessex XT605 over Murray Building

1972 (3A) Wessex XT605 in flight with underslung load
(3A) Wessex XT605 in flight with underslung load

1972 (4) Wessex XT605 over the roof of Murray Building.
(4) Wessex XT605 over the roof of Murray Building.

1972 (4B) Wessex XT605 and load above the roof of Murray Building
(4B) Wessex XT605 and load above the roof of Murray Building

1972 (6) The aircraft approaches to land at the car park after the lift, and pick up the other crew members before returning to Kai Tak.
(6) The aircraft approaches to land at the car park after the lift, and pick up the other crew members before returning to Kai Tak.

1975 1970s RAF Kai Tak


1992 Royal Navy Day HMS Tamar
Royal Navy Day HMS Tamar

1992 Royal Navy Day HMS Tamar
Royal Navy Day HMS Tamar

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