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A view of the approach a I experienced it.
Unfortunately it wasn't installed and working when I arrived
Appeared not to be very effective as we went through there like a hot knife through butter.
The road in the foreground is actually the access road just inside the security fence.
The person on the right is standing next to the remains of the security fence.
An aerial view of the distance travelled. The aircraft can barely be seen on the left.
Standing where the security fence used to be. The rock in the foreground I believe was responsible for the collapse of the left main landing gear. The person in the background with the white shirt is standing next to the ejection seat. That is where I was found still strapped to the seat.
A sorry site for such a graceful machine. Just out of interest one can see how effective the camoflauge on the aircraft is.
I understand these pictures were taken about an hour after the accident. The time was about 1630B
A view looking back from where I had landed. As you can see the peeople standing in the foreground (bottom right corner) are next to the ejection seat.
The burnt section on the left intake was caused by the fence which ruptured the fuel tank. Just under that section is the ammo bin and in the aircraft was 150 rounds high explosive or HE ammo. From my position where I was lying in the sand, directly in front of the aircraft, I could see the fire and I was wondering if I was going to be shot at by my own aircraft. When the rescue team arrived I sent them to extinguish the fire first.
Just over the left wing on the other side of the road, one can see the ejection seat still lying in the sand
This gives you a nice overview of the site. In the top left side of the photograph there are a few people, one with a white shirt on, standing next to the ejection seat where I was found. In the fore ground is the rock we believe caused the undercarriage to collapse.
Once again I am amazed how effective the camouflage on the aircraft is.
The damage done to the flaps on the underside of the right wing. Despite the damage there was absolutely no vibration on the controls on the way home.
Here you can see the damage that the missile did to the right hand side of the fuselage.
The drag chute had been lost when the missile exploded. This naturally created a bit of a headache for me on the landing. Stopping a 10 ton aircraft in 7500ft of runway under normal circumstances is not easy.

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Thanks Jaco and Rowyn

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Sunday, 27 November 2011 23:03
A special word of thanks must go out to the Huisgenoot/You magazines for the story they published in the 1 December 2011 edition. The fantastic story written by Jaco Hough-Coetzee and the stunning photographs by Rowyn Lombard made the day well worth it. Add a comment
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 December 2011 23:59
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Power of 10 plea!

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Thursday, 15 September 2011 22:48
I am making a renewed plea for support please! I am asking again for donors for my Power of 10 Campaign. I am looking for 1000 people who will sponsor R100.00 per month for 10 months (or more ) or a once off R1000.00 if you are forgetful like me. For the 59 supporters who have already signed up... Add a comment
Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 08:35
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Welcome to the Website - Project Dreamwings

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Friday, 17 July 2009 14:37
Welcome to the January 2011 update of my website. For those of you new to this site – Welcome! In a nut shell this site is about me and a dream I have had for a very long time. You see I was seriously injured in a flying accident in 1987. I was left a C6/7 quadriplegic with limited to no feeling and movement from the chest down. Flying, to me and I am sure many others, is like an incurable disease – once infected NO CURE! Add a comment
Last Updated on Friday, 28 January 2011 13:04
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Power of 10 Banking Details

Written by Arthur D Piercy

Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:53

If you wish to join the Power of 10 fundraising campaign I have made it easier and quicker for the fans and supporters. Banking details below!

Bank	Nedbank
Branch	Menlyn
Branch Code	160545
Account Number	1605224758
Account type	Cheque
Account Holder	A D Piercy

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Looking for Rivas

Written by Arthur D Piercy
Saturday, 08 January 2011 14:07
I am desperately trying to find Major Alberto Ley Rivas, a Mig 23 pilot from the Cuban Air Force. Maj Rivas we've met briefly once before and then it was only for a couple of seconds at 30000 feet over Southern Angola in September 1987. The encounter at the time wasn't a friendly one but I am hoping that the next time we meet it will be with a lot of laughter and no regrets or remorse. Add a comment
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Testimonials

Extracts from a testimonial recieved from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

"I would like to thank Arthur Piercy for inspiring us. We need to always have driven and positive human beings like him, who don't constantly dwell on the ills of the past but on the possibilties of the future" (Zola)

"To me the important points that he made were that one's life is very important and it is that indiviual's responsibility to take care of it no matter what; and that determination can conquerany obstacle" (David)

"I was humbled by his humility, determination and passion for life. Nothing can and will stand in his way and I admire it about him. He just opened my eyes to the fact that if you want to you can, all you need is determination" (Ntombi)

"Indeed your response to a life changing circumstance certainly places you in a special class, somewhere above the rest of us. But your incredible sense of humour, your humaness - those form the bridge that allows ordinary human beings to rub shoulders with you and face their own, smaller situations, encouraged. Thank you for that." Nadia Coetzee : Director: Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services.

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