Utterly tragic. My deepest, deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the team.
A German Tornado crew were killed on my first Red Flag and they put this poem up at the mass brief the following day:
One More Roll
We toast our hearty Comrades who have
Fallen from the skies, and were gently
Caught by God’s own hands to be with
To dwell away the soaring clouds they’ve
Known so well before, from victory roll
To tail chase at heaven’s door
And as we fly among them there, we’re
Sure to hear their plea, “Take care
My friend, watch your six, and do one
Seems kind of apt for the passing of a display pilot.
RIP chap - will be toasting you tonight.
30 mRad