[SEDXC] Early Clipperton Operations

[Bill Coleman]

On Mar 7, 2008, at 6:13 PM, David Thompson wrote:

> Clipperton is known for rough weather and an unsafe landing area.  I  
> hope
> the TX5C gang have good luck.

Wasn't there one operation where they landed on the airstrip and  
crashed, or perhaps they had boat trouble and had to be rescued by the  
French Navy, and so France was reluctant for a long time to allow  
operation on Clipperton?

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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