Richard De Crespigny
Auteur van QF32
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Fotografie: Richard De Crespigny. Photo courtesy of Mosman Library.
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Fly!: Life Lessons from the Cockpit of QF32 1 exemplaar
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With multiple electrical, hydraulic and mechanical failures on board not only did Crespigny keep the flight in the air for two hours but also systematically guided his team through the swift decision making process with clear sighted alacrity to save the flight.
Guiding the plane swiftly to a safe landing and subsequent evacuation in rapidly deteriorating circumstances, Richard's heroic leadership saved the lives of 469 passengers and cabin crew.
How did he do it? This autobiographical reminisce provides the answer. An ex-RAAF combat pilot, de Crespigny's words immortalize the adage: coolness under fire.… (meer)