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Old February 27th 09, 03:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking...ry_343794.html



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Old February 27th 09, 04:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Feb 27, 8:15*am, Ian Cant
wrote:
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking.../STIStory_3437...


Bummer!

The Dunedin newspaper additionally reports that the two-seater
belonged to Gavin Wills' Glide Omarama operation.

Mike
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Old February 27th 09, 05:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Feb 27, 9:39*am, Mike the Strike wrote:
On Feb 27, 8:15*am, Ian Cant
wrote:

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking.../STIStory_3437...


Bummer!

The Dunedin newspaper additionally reports that the two-seater
belonged to Gavin Wills' Glide Omarama operation.

Mike


Latest report, includes photo: http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/nor...ad-one-injured

It was one of Gavin Wills' Duo Discus fleet. The dead pilot was
Japanese, the injured pilot British.

Mike
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Old February 28th 09, 03:30 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Feb 27, 7:15*am, Ian Cant
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http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking.../STIStory_3437...


In have an informed source from England that the pilot was Gavin's
close friend and pilot, Lemmy. There is also a story and picture in
the Otaga Times for Sat, feb 28
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Old February 28th 09, 04:59 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Feb 27, 7:30*pm, wrote:
On Feb 27, 7:15*am, Ian Cant
wrote:

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking.../STIStory_3437...


In have an informed source from England that the pilot was Gavin's
close friend and pilot, Lemmy. There is also *a story and picture in
the Otaga Times for Sat, feb 28


The last report I heard is that Lemmy is in the hospital and in stable
condition.
Wishing him a quick recovery.

Ramy
 




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