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1.5.5 The second flight engineer was Mr Alan George Daniel, age 34 years. He held valid and appropriately rated flight engineer's licence No 389 issued on May 8th 1985. The licence was valid until February 21st 1988. His flying experience as at October 30th 1987 was as follows:

Total: 1 595 hours all of which were on Boeing 747 series aeroplanes.
During the 90 days preceding the last flight: 227 hours, all of which were on Boeing 747 series aeroplanes.

His last medical examination was on January 28th 1987 when he was declared fit for 12 months. Rest period before duties on the last flight was 79 hours.

1.5.6 The 14 cabin crew members (8 male and 6 female) were trained by the Operator. They all received refresher training during the course of 1987. Six received practical training in water and in fire emergencies during the period October to November 1987.

1.5.7 Prior to the accident the Commissioner for Civil Aviation (CCA) in conjunction with