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Old May 11, 2017 | 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by Fitch
In the Daallo attack they were still in the climbout, passing through 14000ft, and the explosion caused a hull breach large enough to eject an adult male from the aircraft

If they'd been cruising at altitude, the outcome would surely have been very different and a hull loss entirely possible.

Not to mention that the bombmakers have no doubt studied the results closely and will be looking to place a bigger charge next time
In that case.. can we ever stop all nutters? When do we just get on with life and its associated risks? I'm sure those poor people on Westminster bridge didn't think they would get mowed down that day. but we haven't banned people driving down it.
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