I was there on the day, alongside the runway carrying out a FOD sweep and checking barriers for the following day. I recall looking up whilst the aircraft was at the top of the loop, then hearing the exceedingly loud engines and impact not far from my work party....the heat from the flash felt from a not too far away and the bits of wreckage bouncing around. An awful memory and such a waste of two lives. Then the interviews in the station gym to give witness testomonies and contact details for further interviews. In dire need of a drink but the bar closed and we were gated. Luckily, I knew the pub was just over the crash gate near Officers MQs so nipped off for a swift brandy!
RIP gents!