Originally Posted by
UPS1856
If you have ever been into Lajes, Azores....You know that is the real deal.
Nastiest winds I have ever seen.
Yes, you are right. I remember breaking out and the Pilot looking up asking where the runway was, I stuck my arm in front of his face and pointed out his side window! The "Mighty Orion" would always make it in first try, but the heavies would take a couple times!