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Old 9th August 2007, 09:17   #21 (permalink)
 
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Terrible news, my thoughts are with all families involved.

As for the newspaper speculation...

The photo of the crash site on the BBC news website gives a very clear idea to the type & leaves no excuses for incorrect assumptions.

Per Ardua.
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Old 9th August 2007, 09:18   #22 (permalink)
 
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I won't type here the first thing I said when I heard this news and saw the pictures of the wreckage.

EDIT

BBC just said that the MoD have confirmed it to be a 33 Sqn Puma.

Terrible news - condolences to those killed in the accident and everyone left behind. Speedy recovery to the rest.

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Old 9th August 2007, 09:32   #23 (permalink)
 
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A sad day
I've just found out this terribly sad news.

My thoughts are with the families left behind. I hope those injured can make a speedy and full recovery.
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Old 9th August 2007, 09:45   #24 (permalink)
 
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http://itn.co.uk/news/09549af394deb8...e1306443e.html

ITN news link above states the aircraft type.

My thoughts and sincere condolences to those family and friends who are touched by this tragedy.

Tom
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Old 9th August 2007, 09:59   #25 (permalink)
 
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Another sad day for the RAF SHF. Thoughts to all on 33 and the Army unit.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:04   #26 (permalink)
 
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Very sad news, my thoughts are with all the families and friends of those involved.

The MoD has released a helpline number for concerned families of service personnel to contact them - 08457 800900.

RIP
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:05   #27 (permalink)
 
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Hold on, prat at the back here....!

Does the broken cab in the picture not look like the aft pylon of a Chinook?

Let's wait until we hear the ac type from MOD itself!
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:10   #28 (permalink)

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TR, my thougts too. Not yet seen any direct quote from MoD.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:12   #29 (permalink)
 
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edit, Wrong incident. sorry.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:13   #30 (permalink)
 
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From the MoD website:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...hNearCatterick

Updated BBC photo and story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6938070.stm
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:15   #31 (permalink)
 
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Whats Going on?

Eye witness being interviewed on BBC Breakfast TV stated he was watching a "twin rotor" Chinook hovering and saw it fall to the ground like a "sack of potatoes". Also, IMHO - the wreckage photo looks like a Chinook - too "bulky" for a Puma????????
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:19   #32 (permalink)
 
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Gainesy, T-R, turn the pic through 180 degrees to get a better idea of what you're looking at . Seems to be a Puma.

RIP chaps, speedy recovery to the injured.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:28   #33 (permalink)
 
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Gentlemen, can I please draw your attention to this link, it clearly shows the AC type, so stop the speculation.
RIP Guys, from a Puma fixer.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:28   #34 (permalink)
 
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Rest in Peace.

My condolences to those families affected.

Ralph
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:36   #35 (permalink)
 
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Please check post #32 - this should end all speculation.
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:38   #36 (permalink)
 
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Unhappy Sad day for 33.
RIP whoever you may be, thoughts and condolences to family & friends.

Speedy and full recovery to the injured.

Mr C - ex-Puma Crewman
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Old 9th August 2007, 10:43   #37 (permalink)
 
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RIP. A tragic accident. Condolences from a former 33 Squip. A sad loss for the Squadron, Benson and the Forces.
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Old 9th August 2007, 11:14   #38 (permalink)
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Sad day for 33Sqn.
RIP chaps, both top guys and will miss you both very much.

Disco
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Old 9th August 2007, 11:15   #39 (permalink)
 
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Tragic news. My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved; family, friends and Sqn.

May the departed sleep well and the injured recover quickly.
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Old 9th August 2007, 11:18   #40 (permalink)
 
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My sincerest condolences to all of those involved. Awaiting with trepidation for further news of those involved. RIP.
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