Mayday!
A comedy and history podcast for the curious, morbidly curious, and mechanically curious about the tragedies and oddities of flight.
Mayday!
Volcanic Disruption: British Airways Flight 009
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Ever wondered what happens if a plane flies through a volcanic eruption? Well, today you can find out! On a beautiful summer day in the 1980s, British Airways 009 took off for what should have been an uneventful flight to Australia. However, their flight was soon disrupted by a bizarre weather phenomenon that the weather radar didn't detect. But despite the ensuing chaos and danger, the crew pulled off a miracle that no one saw coming. Tune in this week as Caroline and Justin explore this incredible flight.
