Jane Harrison GC (BOAC Cabin Crew)
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
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
Last edited by BA662; Oct 14, 2015 at 11:07 am Reason: typo
Oct 14, 2015, 10:47 am
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I have read Susan Ottaway's book on this flight and it is indeed a poignant read - testimony to both her courage and some pretty nifty flying to get the aircraft down again safely with a full fuel load and if I am not mistaken on the now abandoned cross runway,
Oct 14, 2015, 11:08 am
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Oct 14, 2015, 11:27 am
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Museum staff are very knowledgeable, and will often be able to show visitors items which are archived in the non-display drawers and cases.
Oct 14, 2015, 11:37 am
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The story of Jane Harrison's bravery, and how the medal came to be part of the BA Heritage Collection, are quite a significant part of the museum's tour.
Museum staff are very knowledgeable, and will often be able to show visitors items which are archived in the non-display drawers and cases.
Museum staff are very knowledgeable, and will often be able to show visitors items which are archived in the non-display drawers and cases.
I'm really pleased to hear that. Thanks for the museum info too - sounds like it's well worth a visit. Well done BA ^
Oct 14, 2015, 3:31 pm
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When we first moved into T5, opinions were sought as to what the CRC (Crew Report Centre) should be called, or if there should be anything special there and a multitude of crew asked for something to be there to memorialise this lady and what he did, but the company felt it was not appropriate. So it never happened.