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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 4:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Fredd
No, ah, kidding...

THERE are crash landings and bumpy landings, but Aussie pilot Ben Buckley made a chicken manure landing, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said today.

The network said Buckley, a veteran pilot from Victoria, was re-enacting the first powered, controlled flight in an Australian-designed and built plane when he encountered problems.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...-1225970063485
Ben has been around for ever and is a bit of a legend around our area. Even if you think he is an utter nutter, you have to say he is entertaining.
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