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Pilot escapes Kent glider crash near Challock airfield | |
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A pilot had to parachute to safety from his glider after he got into difficulties near a Kent airfield. | A pilot had to parachute to safety from his glider after he got into difficulties near a Kent airfield. |
The man bailed out of the aircraft before it crashed in woods near Squids Gate Lane, Challock, at about 11.50 GMT on Saturday. | The man bailed out of the aircraft before it crashed in woods near Squids Gate Lane, Challock, at about 11.50 GMT on Saturday. |
It is believed the pilot was a member of the Kent Gliding Club, which is based at Challock airfield. | It is believed the pilot was a member of the Kent Gliding Club, which is based at Challock airfield. |
Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire crews to the scene but the man was not injured during the incident. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire crews to the scene but the man was not injured during the incident. |
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