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British civilian notifies operator that military plane had damage mid-takeoff

By Mike Brest
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British civilian notifies operator that military plane had damage mid-takeoff

A British civilian reported a problem with a U.S. Air Force plane during takeoff, potentially saving lives.

Ian Simpson was near the Royal Air Force base in eastern England, where he was taking photographs of fighter aircraft, when he noticed sparks flying from the back of a plane.

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