4. GWYNNE4.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The Tragic Fall of the R101: A Tale of Incompetence and Deadlines SUMMARY: The R101 departed for India despite serious technical flaws, including a rotting outer cover and untested weather capabilities.

Season 8 Episode 555  ·  Mar 09, 02:05 AM

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4. GWYNNE4.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The Tragic Fall of the R101: A Tale of Incompetence and Deadlines SUMMARY: The R101 departed for India despite serious technical flaws, including a rotting outer cover and untested weather capabilities. Driven by political deadlines and Thompson’s ambitions, the ship crashed in France during a storm after pilot George Scott ignored warnings to turn back. (24)

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