Springs Airfield Storm Damage

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Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby Bundy » Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:19 pm

So sad to see this....strongs to all involved... :(
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby nicow » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:52 pm

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby Sad-Ham » Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:05 pm

WOW... that's terrible :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby Sideslip » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:34 pm

Heartbreaking!

There are about 5 hangars that have collapsed and many many broken aircraft. Many of them that probably will be beyond repairable.
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby Blue Max » Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:44 pm

:shock:
Sorry ouens, by my is alles darm nog heel.
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby klein » Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:49 am

Heart breaking to see this!!
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Is there a way that we all can maybe contribute to help ?
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby kloot piloot » Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:23 am

I read on Avcom that 3 trikes were also written off. Very sad :(
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby salem » Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:51 pm

Is the white stuff in the 3rd photo hail?
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Re: Springs Airfield Storm Damage

Postby Sideslip » Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:14 pm

Yip .... that's hail.
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