Accidental take-off of Victor Bob Prothero explains what happened.

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You may have seen the accidental take-off of a Handley Page Victor at Bruntingthorpe in early 2009. The PIlot on that day was Bob Prothero, he explains what happened when his co-pilot froze at the controls.

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[trefod]

She didn't want to be grounded the old girl.

[bithot2nite]

Sir, you have balls! TOTAL respect goes to you....

[4NICK8TER1]

Pilot : Close throttles.......Co-Pilot : Lets go flying

[awlcvl]

It would be interesting to hear the co-pilots version. Where the flaps set for take off or landing?

[palwing]

LOL.. yea right Bob "wink wink" Nice one.....

[Backpacker1uk]

BZ Bob let me know when you intend taking her up again top man

[c0neyisland]

The last four letters of his surname explain the man entirely!

[starryshaman]

The best of the best pilots. RAF. :O)

[canals22]

You still have it Bob, good job, I'll fly with you any time... If we ever meet, the drinks are on me.

[my235]

@Deac505 God I love you Brits!!! :)

[supersabrejet]

Good machines, in the hands of GOOD PILOTS.

[Daehawk]

Wonder what happened to the idiotic co-pilot?