Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost

Passengers? Only official 'passengers' were allowed to see transportation of a palletized aircraft engine (in its trailer or harness). Would LOVE to hear those stories, in 23 years I never saw that configuration! To see a commercial airline carry a 'visible' cargo ready aircraft engine? At least not in this or many other countries. Maybe you could elaborate, was it an evacuation (last bird and the engine was needed and not abandoned?). I flew in many 'civilian' and mil/ferry aircraft, and no 'passengers' were allowed with a setup like yours unless they' were evacs or 'official business' (be it seat pallets or side fold-down seating). While in uniform, depending on the mission, many regulations were waived BUT in no instance were civilians allowed to mix with cargo of that magnitude (tied down in an open fuselage) unless it was an evacuation mission. Eager mind (mine) wants to hear all about it!...


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