I will not deny it, I love encyclopedias. Whether it is the general kind or focused on a given subject like aviation or information technology, I am fascinated by these works, the way they bring knowledge like a thick syrup just waiting for your mind to add the fluid of understanding to reveal their secrets.… Continue reading In praise of encyclopedias – Wikipedia is 10 years old
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British Airways Boeing 777 Heathrow accident final report issued
G-YMMM was executing British Airways Flight 38 Beijing-London Heathrow on 17 January 2008 when it crash landed just short of the runway at its destination airport. Several people were injured but there were no fatalities. The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has now released its final report on the accident. The 777 was 720… Continue reading British Airways Boeing 777 Heathrow accident final report issued