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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

You buying that story?

This sheds a bit more light on events...

The co-pilot, an engineer who works on the upkeep of the grounded bomber, was drafted in to control the throttle for the air show.

The CAA - which launched an investigation because neither Mr Prothero or the co-pilot are officially licensed to fly - confirmed that it will not take legal action.

Ian Weston, head of enforcement, said: ''The aircraft took off because the engineer did not shut down the engines when told to do so by the pilot.

The pilot attempted to shut the engines down but the aircraft lifted off.

''The problem arose as a result of the engineer 'freezing' at a time of high stress.

This is a recognised state of mind which can affect certain individuals.''

Nobody was hurt and no damage was done so the Air Accidents Investigation Branch was not interested and, as above, the CAA decided not to pursue the matter.

However, I'd bet a fiver on neither individual being asked to conduct subsequent displays.

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