Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast: Qantas QF30 and the Mysterious Explosion

AIN's The Human Factor: Tales from the Flight Deck by Aviation International News

Aug 3, 202135:45Games & Hobbies

Captain John Bartels and crew were flying in a Boeing 747 in perfect conditions when a sudden explosion caught their attention, made the wings rock, and destroyed some essential wiring. In this episode of Tales from the...

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