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another." Luckily, the taxiways at PHL are 75 feet or
more wide, which is more than a Tiger needs to land.
Jason said, "We have the parallel taxiways also cleared
for you so just nd a set of parallel lights and line up
for them." Using the approach lights, Jason helped
the aircra identify 9R. As the aircra stopped on the
runway the relative de cit of vision became apparent.
A follow me vehicle was dispatched, but its lights
among the many other airport lights in the darkness
made the pilot unable to distinguish the vehicle. e
pilot was eventually able to get on a taxiway and nd
his eyeglasses.
is save is a testament of teamwork, which was
expressed well by the pair's nominator, Nathan
Hendrickson (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL), " is was
an awesome display of teamwork, composure, and air
tra c skill."
Congratulations to the 2024 Eastern Region, Archie League Medal
of Safety Award Winners, Brian Bernhardt and Jason Wilson!
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