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Old 22nd Jan 2008, 09:30
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snapper41
 
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F-111 loss, Upper Heyford 1992

I wonder if anyone knows details of an F-111 crash at UH in 1992? The aircraft had a problem on finals, and came down on the airfield perimeter, killing the crew (Capt Lindh and Major McGuire). The crew had stayed with the aircraft to avoid hitting the local village before attempting (unsuccessfully) to eject. There is a memorial to them at the site. What I don't know is what problem the jet had; was it a birdstrike or something else? I'm just interested to know - I was born and raised near UH, and the sight and sound of the F-111s during my youth inspired me to join the ATC and then the RAF!
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