Fred in the Shed | Radio operator saves United Airlines flight. Liar or Hoaxed ? @CB-RADIO-UK | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated November 17 2022
A radio enthusiast from Castlederg in County Tyrone has been praised for saving the lives hundreds of airline passengers, from his shed.
Benny Young was turning the dial on his radio when he picked up a Mayday call from a United Airlines flight from Dublin to Boston.
Mr Young said he heard the mayday call just before moved to another frequency.
He then relayed information between the pilot and ground control at the airport.
A radio enthusiast from Castlederg in County Tyrone has been praised for saving the lives hundreds of airline passengers, from his shed.
Benny Young was turning the dial on his radio when he picked up a Mayday call from a United Airlines flight from Dublin to Boston.
Mr Young said he heard the mayday call just before moved to another frequency.
He then relayed information between the pilot and ground control at the airport.