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Avro Arrow toy model attacks real Harvard
The next event after the SkyHawks was the flight of a model Avro Arrow RC (Radio Controlled) plane. I don't know why they had models at an air show. Perhaps it is the pilot in me, but I was not even interested enough to take a single photo - until it crashed into that beautiful Harvard that was mere feet in front of me. Sadly, the Harvard had to be towed away. Had the model not hit the Harvard - it most certainly would have injured people.
First the bird strike, then this. Thankfully there were no more mishaps during the show ... and all went smoothly from that point on. But we did not get to see the Harvard.
Read MoreFirst the bird strike, then this. Thankfully there were no more mishaps during the show ... and all went smoothly from that point on. But we did not get to see the Harvard.
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Damage to the leading edge starboard corner of the horizontal stabilizer.
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on June 17, 2009superb photographic quality on display here!....
....it's rather surprising that a model aeroplane could cause so much damage...actually quite impressive.
If you handed me a hammer and said, "Have at it", I bet it'd take quite a few good whacks to accomplish what this model did.