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Former Red Arrows pilot recalls engine cut-out

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Andy Wyatt was taking part in a display for the TT 

A former Red Arrows pilot has recalled the moment his engine cut out during a display over the Isle of Man.

Andy Wyatt was taking part in a show for the TT when he was forced to break away and return to Ronaldsway.

Flying as Red Eight at the back of the formation, he had got too close to the aircraft in front.

While the incident might sound dramatic, Andy says his overriding feeling at the time was embarrassment:

 

 

 

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