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Goodnight, fellas. Raise a glass in the bar up there, and we'll do the same down here. Condolencies to the families. Time to rally round, 43, you were good when I served there - and you still are!
More terrible news-spent a lot of time with 43 crews last year, a great bunch all. Not looking forward to the next few days. Take care on your flight guys, RIP. Audax omnia perpeti
I was airborne today as events unfolded. I have to say a most impressive display of airmanship from 'Blacksmith 2' with the coordination of the initial response.
Without doubt, a terrible and difficult time for the families concerned and all on 43 Sqn! Our heartfelt thoughts go to the families, the boss and aircrew and groundcrew of 43 Sqn.
Another sad loss of those committed to military aviation.
Rest in Peace, both the lost aircrew and the two soldiers killed in action today. This is very sad news, and I am really sorry for the losses suffered by families and friends.
Sitting with a large malt intending to toast my last day with a F1250, instead I raise it to 2 aviators whom I did not know, and to too many other absent friends. Rest in peace, all of you.
Thoughts with all connected at this devastating time.