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Old Oct 14, 2015, 10:09 am
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Jane Harrison GC (BOAC Cabin Crew)

Something very different but worth sharing I think.

Barbara Jane Harrison GC, BOAC air stewardess, died whilst rescuing passengers during the BA712 incident on 8 April 1968.

It's relatively well known about where I live in Scarborough. Jane's sister still lives here (actually on my street), and the local primary school has named their new building extension after her.

I was wondering if this incident, and particularly the heroism/actions of the crew, is ever talked about in BA circles? Perhaps as a case study during Cabin Crew Training? Appreciate it happened nearly 50 years ago.

I note that Jane's George Cross is located at the 'BA Speedbird Centre' - is it on display in a museum area? I was a little surprised Michael Ashcroft hadn't got hold of it...

Apologies for just copying and pasting, but this Wikipedia reference describes the events much better than I can;

Jane Harrison Wikipedia Link

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