Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"It basically went off the runway and came to rest on the side of the runway. There appears to be some damage to the landing gear... It's in one piece." 

Source: Tallahassee Deputy Director of Aviation Jim Durwin, following up on reports that a Commemorative Air Force P-51 Mustang on tour with the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit ran off the runway at Tallahassee International Airport, Florida. According to reports after the incident, the Mustang had been in the landing roll when it strayed into the grass.   

FMI: www.commemorativeairforce.org