It was the AEF at Cambridge and the mighty Chipmunk that first sparked my desire to enter this world of aviation many moons ago, as a keen CCF cadet, and to those involved I shall be eternally grateful, for they introduced me to the finest profession known to man (imho). To hear of the loss of an aircraft and its crew is always shocking and numbing, but these circumstances make it so much more poignant.
I was out today with my youngest lad and could hear the buzz of the Tutors from Benson enjoying an 8/8 blue day and, as a proud father, I cannot help but harbour the hope that he might be daft enough t o follow his dad's footsteps. Today's news does not deter me, nor will it others, as has been alluded to on here.
My brother lives 8 miles from the site. I shall be sure to pay my respects when we are next there. My thoughts and condolences to all the families. Per ardua ad astra.